What else to drink besides water

Mullein tea can be quite comforting.

My pulmonologist nor my PCP ever suggested that I give up any food or drink. I drink 2 large (10 ounce) cups of coffee, every morning, and most evenings with dinner I drink one glass of Chardonnay and one glass of Cabernet. During the day, I drink diet Cranberry juice and at bedtime I always take a glass of water with me.
As far as food goes, I each a lot of fish and chicken. I do have a weakness to carbs, especially mashed potatoes. I eat plenty of fruit and vegetables. I also eat pizza and burgers. I am a foodie. I love all kinds of foods. Not giving up what I love!

My dr didn’t tell me to give up food I’ve had a issue with esophagus food going down slot, has modified barium swallow.i eat lots of fish and chicken sometimes my mouth feel dry and I just have trouble. Beef burger is so dry. But I’m doing better I can’t get in for endoscopic until July. Dr did tell me to drink plenty of water to keep mucus thin. Someone my God odds soft, coffee I don’t drink anymore.

Sorry for the spelling up there you guys an and that sentence with Good in it was suppose to say eat small portions small bits so water every bit. Seems I’m losing weight doing that but the food goes down to slow

My pulmonologist told me to slice up ginger and simmer a little in the morning to make a tea. I drink it every morning after I have my coffee, as well as mullein tea. I drink mostly water but put the ginger in that I boiled in the morning. I do not drink any sodas or sweetened juices. Mostly water.

Hi Snoot. I drink a mix of Matcha green tea, black tea and turmeric with regular green tea with some lemon drops. And water of course. Keep hydrated is very important for our condition. I have mild emphysema since 2024. Next appointment with my pulmologist this Friday. A big hug.

Thanks, I have severe emphysema, bollous. Some green tea dries out my mouth.
Thanks

@vegac good luck with your appointment, I wish you the best! Do you drink the green tea in a bottle r the herbal
Have a blessed day

@snoots Hi Snoot and thanks for your wishes. Sorry that green tea dry your mouth. I drink the mix of green tea and black tea in a big mug, this way I can have enough to drink. When is almost finished I add more tea and put it in the microwave. This way I can keep hydrated all day. I wish you all the best Snoot.

Water is good for sure, but hard to do with food for me.
I will drink diluted Gatorade 50%.
Sometimes about 4 oz of juice.
And Why can't you have an occasional burger?
Do you have other issues?
Good Luck going forward.