terrible phlegm constant

Hi . Welcome to the community! I'm glad you found us. With the non-identifying username, you should have more privacy here than on Facebook.
A new diagnosis can be both scary and overwhelming, especially when it is so unexpected. It sounds like you are in the very early stages though. There is a lot you can do to slow the progression and assure that you can continue to live as fully as possible. Try not to let the experiences of others scare you. No two journeys with COPD are alike.
In regard to the phlegm issue, has your doctor ruled out laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR)? It's a type of acid reflux that comes without the typical symptoms of heartburn and indigestion. It's often caused heartburn and indigestion and can be mistaken for lung diseases because it produces so much phlegm. Here is an article about it from Cleveland Clinic: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/15024-laryngopharyngeal-reflux-lpr. We are not medical experts and I don't want to get your hopes up, but it might be worthwhile to have a scope done just to rule it out given that you have no other COPD symptoms. Acid reflux can also come with COPD, producing extra mucus. So treatment for acid reflux might help.

Still, you have come to the right place. You will find lots of support and resources for COPD in this community. Here is an article about techniques for clearing mucus from the lungs: https://copd.net/clinical/mucus-with-copd. Here is a wonderful article about slowing progression that might interest you: https://copd.net/living/tips-living-best-life. And finally, here is an article with some advice for people who are newly diagnosed: https://copd.net/living/just-diagnosed-tips.
I hope you find all this helpful. Please know that you are not in this alone. We're here for you and, hopefully, so are those closest to you. Seek out support and don't be afraid to tell you trust what you need. Thinking of you and sending the best of all wishes your way. - Lori (Team Member)

Pineapple juice helps to thin it out

Sorry, it took me so long to respond, but as it turned out, it was silent reflux and since late July, I have been on a very strict acid free diet and the phlegm and mucus is nearly gone just a little in the morning and my hoarseness has improving greatly? But then it seems the LPR triggered an Afib incident they did shock me back into rhythm a few weeks ago, but I'm told once Afib it can come back at anytime so that is being taken care with ablasion and a watchman Oct 6 to get me off blood thinners/Eliquis. I feel for everyone that's having to go through major issues with COPD and thank you for your guidance.

Try drinking gingerale for phlem issues.