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...THIS DAM MUCUS !- how to get shot of it ? - supposed to protect the lungs ? - bit late is'nt it ? - the damage is already done!

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Don't know about you folks , but my Mucus is similar to Mount Etna in my Sicily = its Volcanic in nature ..... , it lays dormant for about a month , and then starts up . - erupts .=.. GALLONS OF IT ! ... cough cough cough . for a few weeks , I can actually feel it in my chest, when I breath .in and out . I take the usual " Carbosisteine " to "soften it " - so I'me told ! , but still its like - " EVOSTICK GLUE " when it does finally comes up , I once stuck a piece of loose wallpaper back onto the wall with it .... has'nt shifted since ! = four years later !... Apart from endless coughing - does anyone have any ideas please on how to shift this stuff ?, without becoming absolutely gasping for breath - getting it up ? ..its a vicious circle - you finally get some up , then your left , as in my case ------------- = FIT TO BE BURIED ! ..endless thanklies .....

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MELNEL

Hiya 😊 I definitely would check in with my GP to find the best possible solution for you. It's quite hard to get rid of it best is Liquids help thin out mucus. Warm liquids in particular can help clear out mucus in the chest and nose. This can relieve congestion, giving you a small respite from your symptoms. Water, warm Apple Juice even chicken soup can help. But if it gets to much for you definitely Visit to the doctor or have a chat with the nurse. Hope you will get better again. Stay safe and keep warm. Best of luck 🌺🌺🌺

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Lol1944

Years ago found that 2 capsules thrice daily was useless. Since then have always taken 2 capsules four times daily, the last two before bed. Gp refuses to supply the extra so I purchase online. My consultant is quite happy with my arrangement.

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Spacecat1 in reply to Lol1944

What do you use daily

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vittorio in reply to Lol1944

Hmm lots of Thanklies LOL1944 for that suggestion ! - its a pity that on occasions , a Consultant has to .... OUTRANK a GP...=. my GP does'nt like the use of a NEBULISERS ,,,and it took my Consultant to get that , over the GP , I WOULD'NT BE WITHOUT IT ..., ,,,, I do wonder sometimes whose side GP s are on !! ...

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Looby-48 in reply to Lol1944

Can I ask what are the capsules you're taking please?

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vittorio in reply to Looby-48

H i Looby - 48===-" Carboseisteine " .. its supposed to thin it out - I want something to REDUCE THE DAM STUFF !! ... ....- GOOD LUCK IF YOU HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM !!

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sassy59

Hope you can find a solution soon vittorio as it sounds very problematic. Thinking of you. Xxxx

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vittorio in reply to sassy59

Thank you sunshiney !!😃

Make sure you our not dehydrated. Check your lips, elbows or pinch the back of your hand on the knuckles. If so take a dioralyte. I loosen with a flutter then steam and then clear. Also make sure you are nose breathing, this means you breath deeper into the lungs so less mucus. I even tape my mouth at night, has been working for me. Hope this helps Vittorio.

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teenieleek

Maybe try a different inhaler or inhaler combination? Some of the steroid ones cause a lot of mucus.

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Darceydoo in reply to teenieleek

Oh I didn’t know that!

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vittorio in reply to Darceydoo

Ooh ! - nor did I ...will make a note of that ! ... tar muchly ! - 👍

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Darceydoo

Mmmm 🤔 I had mucus continually for 4 yrs coughing a lot so after persisting to see a specialist they said you’re ok🙄Eventually I went private initially and the consultant sent me for scans bloods etc .I have an over production of mucus in my lungs.I’m now on Azithromycin and I have a new lease of life.Have you had tests to confirm your lung condition?

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Spacecat1

I know the feeling I stare of with build up of phlegm and cough away the neighbours must be loving me. Feeling good In myself eating well. When i di get phlegm up its quieter thick but not green. O T having been heloing me with huffing techniques but i dont think helpful.

I will persevere. I just find it so annoying. Going to chemist tomorrow to get some corvonia someone has reccomended it to me and have read its good and because herbal can carry on with carbestine let you know how corvonia goes

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garshe in reply to Spacecat1

I Have replied here re the Covonia hope it works for you also xxSheila

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vittorio in reply to garshe

Lots of thanklies garshe ! will try ! ...🙂

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garshe in reply to vittorio

Good luck xxSheila

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sandravale

Not easy and sympthasise. Strong menthol sweets help - Halls lemon. Also I have found lemon and ginger tea also helps (lidl do one). Do your respiratory exercises as well to try to shift it. Unfortunately, the best cure I have found is sunshine and good weather. Now i've

retired to Malta my chest has been so much better

I agree with the lady who needs more carbosistiene. When I am bad I need more.

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guytane

air phsyio will clear it google it get it off amazon amazing device soon as you start using it it will clear your lungs within minets

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Kristicats in reply to guytane

I use a flutter device when I have an infection and it certainly helps clear mucus.

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Lfcpremier

Do you use a nebuliser with 7%saline.Think it helps but I agree...The mucous is like concrete... Never ending, thick & sticky & quite grotesque. Wish someone would come up with a solution.

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lovered

Marshmallow root has been used traditionally as a very effective mucolytic. You can find information on the internet. There is a fairly good product, Bronchostop (syrup and pastilles) based on marshmallow root, available in pharmacies in the UK. I had a horrible cough with thick sticky mucus, started in July 2019. I didn’t know about Brondhostop in the first 6 months of my cough but when I started using it, it seemed to help reasonably well. The cough stopped after more than 6 months, but in July 2020 I started coughing something like dust. I was hospitalised and diagnosed with ABPA.

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Muglow

Hi there. I agree with Guytane. Solved the problem for me.

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garshe

I posted a few weeks back re this problem. My daughter bought me Covonia Herbal cough syrup. It worked , brought the mucus up everytime I took it. It has liquorice in it. I also take Carbosisteine 3 times a day

Good luck xxSheila

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annaemmalucy

Salt pipe so good

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Watchingtv2

Not really bothered with mucus since being put on maintenance antibiotic 3 years go. Hardly ever produce it. Hope you find a solution. x

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vittorio in reply to Watchingtv2

OOOH ! - lucky you !!😀thanks for replying !

Oh my days! I know exactly how you feel! Glad you posted, there are some helpful replies here. Best wishes to you.

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