A member asked:

87-year-old woman with omicron. she had a scare where she couldn't easily clear her throat of mucous & she couldn't breathe for a few seconds. what do i do if it happens again & she turns blue? (e.g., should i have a small suction hose at the ready??

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Keep mucus loose by drinking plenty of liquids or take expectorant cough syrups recommended by pharmacist. Use a humidifier if house to dry. Don't interfere with her strong coughing but if needed tap back of chest over the backbone. To assist expectoration of mucus from upper airway,have her lean forward over pillow& percuss over upper back. Improper use of suction device can worsen the situation

Answered 11/20/2022

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