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After esophageal stent placement my husband had to spit up or retch up mucus every 10...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/931687/

Discussion: Anyone having excessive mucous problems following surgery .

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Sep 17, 2023

Connie - I find when my mucus is thick, it is better to nebulize levalbuterol than...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/333623/

Discussion: Throat Radiation After-Effects, Aspiration & Suffocating Mucous

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 31, 2021

I see it - I just wanted to know if you were tested for mycobacteria and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/333638/

Discussion: Throat Radiation After-Effects, Aspiration & Suffocating Mucous

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Feb 16, 2021

For all of us here... having difficulties swallowing, and especially if we're older now... get an...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/911577/

Discussion: Esophageal cancer: How do you manage gastro and swallowing effects?

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Aug 12, 2023

@imaginus, you are in my thoughts for a positive outcome. There is so much mucus on...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/921840/

Discussion: Has anyone had surgery to remove scar tissue?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Aug 31, 2023

@cdee Welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect, a place to give and get support. I see since...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/333617/

Discussion: Throat Radiation After-Effects, Aspiration & Suffocating Mucous

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 27, 2021

I completed radiation in early September and I have very dry mouth, especially at night. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/782289/

Discussion: Scar tissue in throat caused by radiation and chemo treatment

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Dec 8, 2022

I’m still on liquid diet and I feel my tumor shrink but still have pain to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/865942/

Discussion: Anyone know of exercises or therapies to improve swallowing?

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: May 24, 2023

@cdee I have a similar situation, not as extreme, but similar. Have you tried going on...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/333618/

Discussion: Throat Radiation After-Effects, Aspiration & Suffocating Mucous

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 27, 2021

Hi @neetneet, I'm tagging fellow members like @jeffk @deborahe @evamarie0077 @calenbd @karlm @sepdvm @clevyjam @hrhwilliam and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/838146/

Discussion: Living with a trach (tracheostomy), need advice.

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Apr 5, 2023

Glad you are doing so well. Can you provide some food suggestions. My husband is out...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/704701/

Discussion: Esophagectomy surgery: Want to know what to expect

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: May 2, 2022

Here is an image of one. Yes, it just presses right on the opening (is that...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/922174/

Discussion: Has anyone had surgery to remove scar tissue?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Aug 31, 2023

Hello, @jessskoldal, @melanchete, I am the "anonymous217382" and wrote the "Throat Radiation After-Effects, Aspiration & Suffocating...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/764346/

Discussion: Throat Radiation After-Effects, Aspiration & Suffocating Mucous

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Oct 23, 2022

I am sorry to hear about all you have gone through. I too have mucus sometimes....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/271427/

Discussion: Barrett’s esophagus-friendly diet

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Aug 10, 2019

Dear Mindy, I had Covid twice. Once during radiation treatments, and once right after my second...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/701916/

Discussion: Living with a trach (tracheostomy), need advice.

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Apr 24, 2022

Wow... you are some living miracle! You've certainly done your share of suffering too! I cannot...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/973193/

Discussion: Excessive Mucus with Esophageal Cancer

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Dec 1, 2023

So prior to my treatments my oncologist prescribed me the pneumonia vaccination. He said they will...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/792087/

Discussion: Throat Radiation After-Effects, Aspiration & Suffocating Mucous

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 4, 2023

Dear @mindyt, First, find a different ENT, as you should not be treated in such a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/649788/

Discussion: Living with a trach (tracheostomy), need advice.

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Oct 30, 2021

Jeff, Thank you for sharing and if I could ask a question and I have a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/701871/

Discussion: Living with a trach (tracheostomy), need advice.

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Apr 24, 2022

Hello, and thank-you for response. I was on steroids (Prednisone) several times, and I sleep elevated...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/333620/

Discussion: Throat Radiation After-Effects, Aspiration & Suffocating Mucous

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 27, 2021

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