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Home treatment to remove excess phelgam or mucus in lungs and trachea wind pipe?

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Dr. Marvin Den answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Steam: Steam inhalation might be a good way to loosen secretion. Do not however use steam from a direct source like a keetle -you will be burned.

Dr Chuu agreed

Answered 6/12/2019

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Yes!: A visiting nurse with experience in airway management will go a long way... Read this article and good luck! http://www.Mayoclinic.Com/health/copd/ds00916/dsection=treatments%2dand%2ddrugs.

Answered 4/1/2020

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