phlegm

HI Gang, Would anyone be willing to weigh in on a tracheostomy solely for the purpose of being able to suction secretion and phlegm, this is a huge issue for my mom and makes life very difficult. Anyone out there done this procedure for this purpose? Blessings to you all. Love, Holly

For the last month, every time I eat a big meal, I have some phlegm in my throat after. I can either clear it with a quick cough or by clearing my throat a couple times. Does this sound related to ALS at all? I have read that coughing up phlegm after eating can be an early symptom of a...

Both Arms twitch at the elbow constant for over 2 months... when I flex these muscles and let go they stay flexed sometimes... now I have started to notice the tongue fascics, and also when when I stick out my tongue the tip deviates to one side... have had constant phlegm for almost 2 weeks...

Hi My mom was diagnosed 1/08. Bulbar symptoms started 6/07. We have been doing what we can to cope. My dad passed away 5 years ago. My mom still lives alone - a position that is threatened more and more every day. We are currently searching for someone to live-in with her as she does not...

For The Past Week...ive Been Constantly Having To Clear My Throat...every 5 Minutes...? Whats The Deal?

Its just so hard for me to believe that stenosis and a disc herniation can be causing all these feelings in my legs without much pain. The fasics and spasms are becoming more bothersome and have kind of centralized in my calves. I dont understand how in 5 weeks i can go from just a stiff...

Hi, I have been having a feeling in my throat for the last couple of days, like there is a build up of phlegm or something, and i have become very aware of my swallowing, which definitely seems more difficult when i'm thinking about it. A few questions: 1. When i swallow a piece of food i...

Hi everyone I haven't written anything in awhile but still read offen. I have a few questions, my dad is now at the point that he can not swallow at all all his feeds are through his tube, and I is rare that we can understand what he is saying he write everything down. He still gets around but...

Breath Stacking Exercise / Hyperinflation Breathes Breath Stacking is an exercise that may help to keep the small air pasages open or re-open them if they have become closed. This may help you get a big enough breath so that you can cough better to clear phlegm from your throat. Sit on the...

Hello my second family! Happy Holidays to all! I hope everyone has enjoyed these last few days with family and friendsd. I wish you all a Happy and Safe New Year! So we found out that we are having a baby and my husband and I are so happy as well as the rest of the family... Dad can't wait...