GXTrex
Distinguished member
- Joined
- Dec 2, 2020
- Messages
- 174
- Reason
- Lost a loved one
- Diagnosis
- 12/2020
- Country
- US
- State
- NY
- City
- Long Island
My Dad (PALS) does not take anything in by mouth. He takes an OTC medication (guaifenesin) to help breakdown phlegm as well as a prescription medication to reduce saliva.
The Saliva seems to be under control but the phlegm is still a problem. He goes back and forth between the cough assist and suction machine but he gets uncomfortable. It can take a while for it to come out while he struggles to cough and gags on the phlegm.
What else can we do? He currently does not use an NIV.
The Saliva seems to be under control but the phlegm is still a problem. He goes back and forth between the cough assist and suction machine but he gets uncomfortable. It can take a while for it to come out while he struggles to cough and gags on the phlegm.
What else can we do? He currently does not use an NIV.