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A quirky manifestation of bronchiectasis
MAC & Bronchiectasis | Last Active: Nov 22 12:49pm | Replies (34)Comment receiving replies
Hi there, I wanted to tell you that I too have a delicate trachea. I am 75 and have had bronchiectasis since I was 16. As a result of so many years of coughing and clearing my throat I have developed tracheal mylasia, which is a collapsing trachea. It is moderate at the moment, but it does cause some difficulty. I cannot lean my head back after eating or drinking or it will cause me not to be able to breath. Very scary when it happens. I do not take guaifenesin, but instead take muscinex. It really helps to keep the phlegm thin. I hope that helps.
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This is very interesting as in the past, before my massive hemoptysis, I used to cough so violently that tears would run down my face and I could feel something funny happening in my trachea. It could have been something akin to what you are describing. Hope you are managing and thank you so much for responding.
Mucinex is one brand of guaifenesin, I'm glad it helps you.
Have you been referred to a spech therapist for help in strengthening the area around your trachea? I am finding it very helpful for my vocal chord dysfunction, also caused by chronic coughing.
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You also have learned how to manage as @ paxmundi. I guess we all eventually learn how to manage lung illnesses, at least I hope so. For some it is too much of a challenge, we are all different in how we are able to emotionally deal with things and need all the help we can get in many ways.
I believe that the Brand Muscinex has guaifenesin labled on it.???
With or without guaifenesin it sure does help us when we are able to keep the mucus THIN!
Barbara