Hi Coffcoff-
Have you been tested with the esophageal manometry test for Acid Reflux?
I was told by a gastroenterologist to take PPI's because he said I needed them for acid reflux after his doing a colonoscopy. However I did not take them for various reasons and stick to the food rules and lifestyle modifications. Then when I went up to NJH and they did the esophageal manometry test it indicated NO acid reflux. The colonoscopy done at NJH that I agreed to doing did show a small hiatal hernia. I stick to the rules and modifications for acid reflux due to the hiatal hernia which requires the same food rules and modifications.
My readings indicate that a hiatal hernia can cause overproduction of mucus.
Have you heard that or read things about overproduction of mucus with a Hiatal Hernia on line from Mayo, Cleveland Clinic etc. ?
What have you read about the TIF surgery on line at the same good sites? My understandings is that it works for some and not for others. Again, as heard so often on this site, we are all different.
So far I am keeping the MAI low, at bay, with what we are told to do for Bronchiectasis, clearing mucus, clearing our lungs.
Yes, at this time in what I call my "career" with BE, I am clearing mucus almost constantly. I do not feel I have acid, I have none of the symptoms and no sour taste that comes up etc. etc.
I am hoping, with time and truly loosening the built up mucus, mucus plugs in the lungs, that will subside some...or eliminate it greatly to the point of just a few times a day and then with the daily therapy routine.
Barbara