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I had the same diagnosis as your husband 2 years ago, with the same treatment. I experienced the same symptoms with excess phlegm about 3 weeks in. It was a battle that was really tough. My heart goes out to your husband. Gargling with water and baking soda helped somewhat. Staying hydrated also helped. I will say there is light at the end of the tunnel. Tell him to hang in there. It won’t last forever, although there are times it may feel that way. I am now in total remission with no lingering side effects. I pray it is the same for your husband.

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Had surgery 1990 radiation etc. now 30 yrs later I cannot swallow anything even water muscles in mouth have atrophied won’t work phlegm is still horrible have to go in my mouth with washcloth and dig it out suction won’t work it’s deep down by my vocal cords. Tried every phlegm thinner drs recommend nothing works have to go clean throat about 3 times an hour. I’m 81. Guess I lived longer than they expected.