cough assist
Midwest Girl and Anne. All of the issues you have posted are a carbon copy of my problems. The excess saliva is a constant battle. My G.P. and Neuro have prescribed the following. Glycoprrloate 1 mg twice a day, Amitriptyline 10mg twice a day Oxybutin 5mg twice a day, scopolamine patch every other day. Also Atropine, an eye drop. The eye drop you put a couple of drops under the tongue. It tastes awful and I did't see much change if any.The Oxybutin works the best. Its also available in liquid so no pill crushing. The Amitriptyline seems to help and is also a anti depressant. I take it before bedtime. For anxiety I have been prescribed with Alprazolan, .25 mg tablet. So what works, as mentioned the oxybutin seems to work the best. The Glycoprrlate thins the secretion and helps. Of course having the doctor prescribe all of the above is paramount. Side effects should be explained. Getting back to the cough assist machine. In addition to the mask, there is a plastic tube you can use instead of the mask. I can't open my mouth enough to use it. Also, I have found keeping the mucus and secretion out of my throat by using the suction machine and the cough assist machine reduces the saliva problem. Maybe it just goes down my throat. I am still able to use my arms, hands and legs so I do all this myself, for now. Also, the cough assist has a lot of options with the controls. Experiment. I jokingly told a friend the first time I used it I found three fillings, my partial, and a penny I swallowed when I was four in the mask. I hope this information helps. Stay strong, your all in my thoughts and prayers, believe me. Bucky