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Cough forever???
Hi, all, I am 78 and recently diagnosed with bronchiectasis. Awaiting a bronchoscopy. The doctor told me he would not be able to prevent me from coughing. I've had a chronic cough for over 2 years. How do you cope with the emotional impact of knowing you will never be rid of the cough?
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@scoop Ludens Wild Cherry cough drops reminds me so much of my youth, I used to eat them as if they were candy so I get the teeth comment!
LOL! I had chronic sinus infections/ cough as a kid. The nuns were convinced Ludens were candy in disguise, but my dad kept me supplied by sneaking a box into my book bag
I wonder if foods rich in pectin would be at all helpful for keeping our coughs at bay? Such as apples, citrus etc.
Scoop- Found some good information on pectin after googling: What is pectin good for".
I eat apples often with nut butter, walnut flour, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, chia seeds, milled flaxseed and unsulfurated coconut on the apple slices. I think it benefits me a great deal.
Barbara