My Letter To Those Who Are Sick...Mucus can tell a lot too. Yes, mucus, also known as sputum is something that we want to get rid of.... By Janet Plank2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
What Is Cystic Fibrosis?...The mucus becomes thick and sticky. It has a hard time moving to the upper airway. This mucus obstructs airways.... By John Bottrell, RRT4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
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...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesSymptomsBreathingTips & Advice
What to do about mucus?...A lot of coughing and mucus. What is a good treatment? ...Reactions 0 reactions Comments7 repliesSymptoms
Really thick mucus...I have been coughing so much and so hard for severely weeks now my mucus is so thick it looks just like silicone but it’s a green color...Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 replies
COPD Lexicon: Basic Terms To Know...It’s another term for mucus. It’s usually used in reference to excessive amounts of mucus. Sputum.... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Let’s Talk About Airways...The largest bronchioles also have mucus glands and mucus.... By John Bottrell, RRT4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments9 comments
Cough With COPD: What's Normal and What's Not?...If the nature of the mucus you are coughing up changes, that can also be cause for concern.... By Kathi MacNaughton5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments21 comments
Other Lung Conditions: Asthma, Cystic Fibrosis, and Lung Cancer...This prevents mucus from properly lubricating tubes, ducts, and passages inside the body.... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Nose Has A Job to Do Too!...Basically, boogers are dried out mucus that help trap pieces of irritants like pollen and dust.... By KevinDavitt2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
A Cough Is Very Beneficial...Your airways are lined with a thin layer of sticky mucus. When you inhale germs, these germs stick to the mucus and the mucus balls up the... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Antibiotics, Mucolytics, and Opioids...Mucolytic drugs help thin out and break up this mucus. Mucus traps irritants and germs in your airway and lungs.... By Editorial Team 5 min readBookmark for later
What Is Bronchiectasis?...With bronchiectasis, mucus becomes very thick and sticky. Normally, mucus is thin and it lubricates airways.... By John Bottrell, RRT4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
Is there any better way to control my mucus?...I produce a lot of mucus daily. Is there any way to control it better. I cough like crazy!...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 replies
What does healthy mucus look like as opposed to unhealthy mucus?...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 replies
My Letter To Those Who Are Really Sick - Part 2...If you have yellow or green mucus, or if you had a sputum culture that came back positive for bacteria, this can also tell if you have blood in... By Janet Plank2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Morning symptoms...Lot of coughing and mucus clearing. I usually get up between 6 - 6:30 AM. It takes me til about 8 - 9AM to clear the mucus....Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 replies
COPD and Throat Pain...We likely see mucus as a problem, as something that makes us miserable and sick.... By Janet Plank4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Sleeping: Recliner vs Bed...Coughing helps us to rid the irritants by moving mucus and expelling it up and out of the lungs.... By Barbara Moore2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments26 comments
da mage’s lungs with mucus...i was told my ct scan showed my lower lungs are destroyed and have mucus trapped in said surgery to remove the damaged lung and mucus...Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 repliesSurgery
