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How do you manage thick mucus? What else can I try?
Head & Neck Cancer | Last Active: 19 hours ago | Replies (41)Comment receiving replies
@stl yes, I have one. I never thought about trying that. What medicine did you Dr prescribe for you to use in it? Thank you very kindly!
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@2313 hello I am using sodium chloride inhalation solution, USP 3%. for a week now. It’s helping but not completely gone. I think the smallest mucus is the hardest to clear.
I pray you find relief and healing soon.
@2313 @roxanne43, it is important to note that @stl’s cause for thick mucus is due to a chronic lung condition called bronchiectasis. Mucus caused by head and neck cancer treatments is not from the same cause as lung conditions, thus nebulizing may not be effective. Please check with your doctors.
@stl, I invite you to join the discussions in the
- MAC & Bronchiectasis Support Group https://connect.mayoclinic.org/group/mac-bronchiectasis/
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@2313 I have one also,,,Ipratropium 0.02% nebulizer sol.
Will go back to that, Doctor said it was not in my chest. I guess I quit it because all the things I have to do keeping my mouth clean after eating takes so much time,, along with orastretch exercises. Not the life I bargained for.