Cherise77
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- Jun 18, 2018
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- Reason
- Loved one DX
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- 07/2018
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- CA
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- BC
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- Vancouver
Hi everyone,
I’m looking for some advice for my Dad. He’s had ALS for 5 years now but just recently been having trouble with coughing.
For a couple weeks now he’s been having coughing episodes in the middle of the night and in the last few days the episodes are happening through the day as well. His FVC is 50% so his coughs are weak and it takes him 30 minutes or more to cough up what is bothering him.
He went to his doctor today and he said it’s a virus and he should drink fluids and rest. This doctor is a GP and not a neurologist so I’m concerned that he’s giving him advice for an average patient and not an ALS patient.
My Mom tried the cough assist machine last night but said it made my Dad cough for 2 hours after and was a very unpleasant experience.
Has anyone had similar issues with coughing or have advice for when your pALS gets a cold?
Thank you very much for any guidance you can provide. We really appreciate this forum and read through the threads often for advice.
I’m looking for some advice for my Dad. He’s had ALS for 5 years now but just recently been having trouble with coughing.
For a couple weeks now he’s been having coughing episodes in the middle of the night and in the last few days the episodes are happening through the day as well. His FVC is 50% so his coughs are weak and it takes him 30 minutes or more to cough up what is bothering him.
He went to his doctor today and he said it’s a virus and he should drink fluids and rest. This doctor is a GP and not a neurologist so I’m concerned that he’s giving him advice for an average patient and not an ALS patient.
My Mom tried the cough assist machine last night but said it made my Dad cough for 2 hours after and was a very unpleasant experience.
Has anyone had similar issues with coughing or have advice for when your pALS gets a cold?
Thank you very much for any guidance you can provide. We really appreciate this forum and read through the threads often for advice.