Eight Tips for Managing the Cold Weather With COPD...It helps maintain mucus thinness, reducing the risk of exacerbations.... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
COPD Choices...A spray of liquid nitrogen rapidly freezes airways walls to destroy mucus-producing cells while preserving healthy cells.... By Barbara Moore2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Severe Symptoms of COPD...Chronic bronchitis can cause the airways to become blocked by swelling and excess mucus.... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
Testing for COPD - Part I: Imaging Tests...know that means the bronchial tubes and their linings were swollen, making it hard for me to breathe and giving me a hacking cough to get rid of the By michelle.vincent3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Targeted Lung Denervation: Promising New Treatment for COPD...Acetylcholine is a hormone that affects airway muscle tone, mucus secretion, and inflammation.... By Kathi MacNaughton3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Managing COPD Symptoms In Fall Weather...For those of us with COPD, taking a deep breath can cause a bronchospasm that increases Understanding Mucus in Your Lungs, coughing, and shortness of breath... By Barbara Moore2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Community Views: The Most Unexpected COPD Symptoms...Also, the body produces more mucus. This obstructs how air flows in and out.... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments45 comments
Has anyone tried the AirPhysio breathing device?...Would like to know if it helps with loosening mucus. Thanks....Reactions0reactionsComments4 replies
Dear Doctor...Shortness of breath, fatigue, weakness, coughing, dizziness, and spitting out mucus were my main concerns.... By Janet Plank3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
The Early Stages Of COPD: What To Know...You may have some increase amounts of mucus produced when you a cough. You may have some chest tightness or pain.... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Protein May Predict Which Smokers Will Develop COPD...This gel is used to form mucus that coats the airway walls. This process forms the mucosa or a “moist-inner lining of airway walls.”... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments13 comments
N-acetylcysteine (NAC) for COPD...NAC can also dissolve and loosen mucus, which may make breathing easier. It seems that NAC could help treat COPD when combined with other therapies.... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
What do you do in the mornings ...I have trouble getting out of bed now for the past two days I have been vomiting a lot of mucus. Does this happen to anyone...Reactions0reactionsComments17 repliesCopingDiagnosisAwareness
COPD and Nutrition: Managing Difficulties with Gaining Weight...You may find that eating too much dairy causes your mucus to thicken, so listen to your body.... By American Lung Association3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
I’m Being Discharged...Now What?...Call your doctor immediately if you notice shortness of breath, increased mucus production, fever, swelling in your extremities or tightness in your chest... By Lyn Harper, MPA, BSRT, RRT, AE-C3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
What causes a PESKY DRY COUGHING SPELL, TICKLISH RECEPTORS in Your THROAT?!? 9:56 AM, EST Sat Jan 2023 | By: HITE1955 With: ‘ Doug ‘ INOGEN ONE G5 | IO-......How CAN You TURN This COUGH, into a NICE “ GRAMPA SHOCK “ WET PRODUCTIVE COUGH, with Over 1.5 + LITRES Of MUCUS / PHLEGM / SPUTUM?!?!...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesChronic BronchitisAwarenessBreathing
Diagnosis...sometimes refuse to nip in bud with prednisone and or antibiotic no signs to give it other than mucus thick yellow, xray ok..etc...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesDiagnosis
Is the AirPhysio device helpful in building lung volume?...Just found an article about AirPhysio about helping to build lung volume and getting rid of mucus. Would like your input if it’s any good....Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesSymptoms
COPD emphysema and high blood pressure and colds...I've Ben fighting a cold 3 weeks my PCP says just a cold well now my mucus tastes really bad like infection is it possible I have a respiratory...Reactions0reactionsComments8 replies
So much heavy, thick mucus!...I need help with extremely thick phlegm. Do certain foods/drinks cause this? Is there any way to break it up, any way to get rid of it without “choking to...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesSymptomsBreathingTips & Advice