Trouble getting asthma under full control

Posted by otter2154 @otter2154, Mar 10, 2021

I’m having trouble getting my Asthma under full control. As mentioned, I’ve come a long way in the last two months, but I’m still experiencing some thick, sticky phlegm. Pulmonologist has me on a high dose course of Prednisone and currently I’m in the “tapering down” stages. The prednisone has seemingly and completely eliminated any lingering cough, and episodes of SOB seem gone too. The drug has reduced the amount of the sticky phlegm, yet it remains to a lesser degree (and I have to occasionally work to “huff” it up). This action is causing some pain in my upper back and down my arms too. Plus the huffing makes my voice hoarse. Frankly, I could probably live with it if the phlegm were easier to move (I am also taking 1200 mg 2x daily of Mucinex and just added NAC supplement.) Any thoughts or suggestions on next steps?

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hicopd | @hicopd | Apr 1 2:13am

Perhaps ask your doctor about nebulizing 3% saline or sodium chloride solution along with aerobika to help thin the mucus and makes it easier to cough out. That’s what lots of us do when we have problems with mucus.

Lisa Lucier, Moderator | @lisalucier | Sep 8 11:29am

@otter2154 - wondering how things are going with keeping your asthma under control? Is the sticky phlegm your main symptom, or do you have others, as well?