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25 years ago, I was spitting mucus without having a cold. Tests in Quebec using air tight volumes indicated COPD. Four years ago, in New Brunswick, a spirometry test indicated "no COPD." And no explanation about 20 years of producing mucus. Then, about 6 months ago, another spirometry test was concluded as "no COPD." So, why do I keep producing that much mucus?

  1. Hi . I can see why you might be frustrated. We're not medical experts, so I'm afraid we don't have answers. I do know that acid reflux can sometimes produce mucus. Is that something you've been tested for? Wishing you the best. - Lori (Team Member)

  2. Hello Lori. Although I've had episodes of acid reflux, like everyone, it is clearly not the cause of mexcessive mucus. I knownthere's a disease called bronchiectasis (spelling), but then, the mystery remains. Maybe I've become allergic to my cats. Who knows. And the local physicians don't want to waste time with me.

    1. It might be worth a trip to an allergist to rule out common allergies. I hope you get to the root of it. Warmly, Lori (Team Member)

  3. Cat dander can be the cause.
    You need to figure out whether it started some time after having kept cats.
    Food can be the cause ,even without acid reflux. Cow's milk ,yoghurt , bananas and some other foods...if you consume too much of one.
    Rapeseed oil can be a trigger for respiratory issues.
    Eliminate foods one by one...to find out.
    If you can clear the mucous easily ..that isn't so bad.Use Black current losengez.
    Garlic oil capsules...but the breath would smell of garlic.

  4. Very interesting. Thank you.

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