Question 1

i have had mucus in lungs and cough for the past 4-5 weeks. cough and sputum has reduced much over this time but continues nevertheless.  any inputs?

Accepted Answer

Post nasal drip: Viral sinus infections often lead to a reactive hyperemia with post nasal drip for weeks to months after infection.  Nasal washes plus nasal steroids might help shortness the course.  These episodes tend to go away on their own.

Question 2

i have a stuffed up nose sore throught can't speak in the morning cough mucus in lungs in morning. i'm miserable help i also have asthma?

Accepted Answer

Airway management: You need a complete evaluation and appropriate management.  See a board certified allergist.

Question 3

i have excess mucus in lungs/throat-barely comes up when i cough-shortness of breath and i have to cough frequently. no bronchitis. maybe asthma?

Accepted Answer

Cough/Sputum: If you have had a recent upper respiratory infection (past 3 months) and the cough/mucous started afterwards, this could be "post-infectious cough" that resembles cough-variant asthma. The latter is possible too. Further history taking is necessary to help direct you- I will be happy to see you in an online appointment  or you could see your PCP as well.

Question 4

smoker. causing mucus in lungs. making it difficult to breath. will have coughing episodes. what can this be? on chantix.

Accepted Answer

Smoking: Smokers are prone to lung irritations and infections like bronchitis, which produces mucus and coughing.  Hoping your Chantix helps you quit smoking -- your lungs are likely to be healthier when you do.

Question 5

is there any fruit or food that can reduce production of mucus in lungs or any food which helps to remove mucus from lung?

Accepted Answer

Food not a factor: Foods are not a factor in production of mucus in the lungs nor do foods help in removing it. Steam inhalation may help loosen the mucus and make it easier to come out.

Question 6

does congestive heart failure produce brown mucus in lungs or chest?

Accepted Answer

Brown mucus: The brown colored mucus could be attributed to blood being mixed with phlegm.A small blood vessel could be broken in the lung tissue due to excessive  pressoure.

Question 7

is there a good way to get rid of wheezing, and mucus in lungs/chest?

Accepted Answer

Use bronchodilator: Stay in clean and dry air.

Question 8

for many years, sometimes when i lie flat/sleep i have very small amount of mucus in lungs/throat. when i get up i am instantly fine. normal? causes?

Accepted Answer

Lungs: Sounds like you may have some fluid in your lungs be it mucus or other fluid.  When lying flat, the surface area involved in your lungs increases making you more short of breath.  Causes are several including but not limited to chf, pleuritis, rad, asthma variant, mild copd, bronchitis, etc. Etc... Get eval, best wishes.

Question 9

is chf likely at age 20-30?sometimes when i wake up i have small mucus in lungs. no sob, no other symptoms. no family history heart issue.other cause?

Accepted Answer

Not heart failure: Congestive heart failure causes shortness of breath with a dry cough - people can't raise any mucus (because their breathing passages are clear - the problem is in their blood vessels).  By definition, your symptoms are due to bronchitis, most likely viral in nature, and will pass with time.

Question 10

what to do if i could feel mucus in my lungs but can't cough it up?

Accepted Answer

Several things...: You can get chest percussion, use medications such as mucomyst, drink a lot of water, use a flutter valve.

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I have had mucus in lungs and cough for the past 4-5 weeks. cough and sputum has reduced much over this time but continues nevertheless. any inputs?

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I have a stuffed up nose sore throught can't speak in the morning cough mucus in lungs in morning. i'm miserable help i also have asthma?

A member asked:

I have excess mucus in lungs/throat-barely comes up when i cough-shortness of breath and i have to cough frequently. no bronchitis. maybe asthma?

A member asked:

Smoker. causing mucus in lungs. making it difficult to breath. will have coughing episodes. what can this be? on chantix.

A member asked:

Is there any fruit or food that can reduce production of mucus in lungs or any food which helps to remove mucus from lung?

A member asked:

Does congestive heart failure produce brown mucus in lungs or chest?

A member asked:

Is there a good way to get rid of wheezing, and mucus in lungs/chest?

A member asked:

For many years, sometimes when i lie flat/sleep i have very small amount of mucus in lungs/throat. when i get up i am instantly fine. normal? causes?

A member asked:

Is chf likely at age 20-30?sometimes when i wake up i have small mucus in lungs. no sob, no other symptoms. no family history heart issue.other cause?

A member asked:

What to do if i could feel mucus in my lungs but can't cough it up?

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