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Respiratory Disorders (Expert Forum)
mucus
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mucus
by margiemcnamara, Jun 28, 2008 04:23PM
why can I not get mucus to break loose in my swallowing area
Doctor's Answer
by National Jewish Health, Jul 07, 2008 05:35PM
, Jul 07, 2008 05:35PM
It may be because the mucus is too thick. There are no really good mucus thinning medicines. One more commonly used is called guaifenesin and you can buy it over the counter.
Also, low humidity, can make mucus tenacious. Maintaining an adequate fluid intake can help thin mucus. And, if the mucus is high in your throat, you may want to try gargling. Finally, much throat mucus originates in the nose. Nasal washes could possibly help a lot. To learn more about this technique please read our nasal wash treatment information by copying and pasting this address
http://www.nationaljewish.org/disease-info/treatments/alt-ther/nasal-wash.aspx
into the address window of your internet browser. Share this information with your doctor to see if you would benefit from this daily treatment.
Also, low humidity, can make mucus tenacious. Maintaining an adequate fluid intake can help thin mucus. And, if the mucus is high in your throat, you may want to try gargling. Finally, much throat mucus originates in the nose. Nasal washes could possibly help a lot. To learn more about this technique please read our nasal wash treatment information by copying and pasting this address
http://www.nationaljewish.org/disease-info/treatments/alt-ther/nasal-wash.aspx
into the address window of your internet browser. Share this information with your doctor to see if you would benefit from this daily treatment.
