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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?

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Dr. John Munshower answered

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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.

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Answered 3/21/2014

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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 doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John Munshower answered

Dr Fowler agreed

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