Hi to you all, About 6 months ago I started having difficulty clearing phlegm from my throat. At the time the problem solved itself but paid a fleeting visit a couple of times just to annoy me
When it happens the phlegm is so thick that coughing does not clear it This results in much very embarrassing scraping of the throat, compulsive gagging, and sometimes a difficulty with drawing breath as the phlegm momentarily blocks my breathing. About 4 months ago Art suggestion that I try NAC. Because the problem seemed to solve itself I didn’t take it further but that is going to be my next step
The reason for my posting again is that my husband tells me that this is a sign that I have at some stage had Covid
Does anyone know if this is so or is this another symptom of PD
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Thickened phlegm is a PD issue. It can also occur in Covid-19, but is usually accompanied by a chronic cough that can continue for many months. I have seen a longer term covid cough resolve relatively quickly with high dose melatonin. The fact that the phlegm issue was gone for a time, came back and was gone again only to return again seems more related to PD. What did your doctor think is the cause and what was his/her suggested treatment? An antibody test should determine if you had Covid-19.
Hi there. I have not mentioned to a Dr yet. Still trying to sort out the heel pain :-). A couple of months ago I said that I thought that I had had Covid his answer was ‘You probably have’.
Here is a relevant quote from the study that clearly shows that NAC increases total antioxidant capacity and increases production of some of the bodies own potent natural antioxidants while reducing MDA levels which is a marker for oxidative stress levels :
>>> ' A higher level of TAC on seminal plasma was observed after NAC supplementation. Moreover, the level of MDA on seminal plasma was significantly lower in infertile men after treatment with NAC compared to with before treatment with NAC (P<0.05). In addition, the results demonstrated that CAT, GPX and SOD levels were significantly increased in NAC treated group (P<0.05, Table 2). ' <<<
The following study describes how NAC thins mucous secretions to help them flow out :
>>> ' NAC hydrolyzes the disulfide bonds of mucus proteins to decrease mucus viscosity, thereby facilitating its clearance.4 NAC is used as a treatment option in various conditions in which there are problems with clearance of lung mucosal secretions (such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease [COPD], chronic bronchitis, and intubated or post-operative patients).1,4–7 ' <<<
I try to cough my phlegm up every morning.sometimes I can’t and I have a horrible gravel voice. I am convinced it is caused. by my PD.I have tried Ambroxol with no success, any other suggestions would be appreciated.
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I've always had it this season since I was diagnosed, for me this pre-spring period is the weakest time. I always solved with NAC even during the covid I did last year in mild form.
PD weakens the muscles needed to cough up phlegm. Speech therapy helps with strengthening the air passages. There is a device that they have developed to help strengthen the muscles and it also helps to get the air to clear your throat. It is manufactured by Aspire company: EMST150 Expiratory Muscle Strength Trainer. You will need training on how to use it properly in order to derive the most benefits from it.
Hi there….this is the first time I’ve seen this mentioned. My hubby and I both have this problem but mostly a dry cough. He has PD and I have Fibromyalgia and Diabetes. We are in late 70’s in USA and live in a dry state. Could where we, you, live add to this cough? We have had 2 Covid shots last year this time but no more. Many of our kids have had Covid and are fine. Only 1 has a cough like ours that I know of. We don’t think it’ll ever go away.
High dose melatonin (HDM) has helped resolve long standing Covid cough and is generally good for the lungs via reduction of inflammation and oxidative stress. I have used HDM twice two rid myself of a chronic cough that lingered for months. I have gotten these coughs previously and they have lasted over a year, but with HDT they are gone in about a week.
Melatonin has also shown benefit for FMS, so it may interest you also.
Topical Mag Chloride Oil (MO) has also shown benefit for FMS. Spray it lightly on painful areas and rub it in. Helpful for relieving the joint and muscle pains.
N Acetyl Cysteine (NAC) thins phlegm and increases total antioxidant status of the body through multiple pathways. It increase glutathione levels also.
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