Here is some info I posted to you on Nov 8th regarding the mucous....
As for the phlegm, try musinex or robotussin. You can check with his doc or nurses what would work to help. He might even benefit from a suction machine. Check with the nurses about doing that on his rad. visits too. It takes only a couple minutes but will give him a big relief after its done. Some people get a suction machine for at home too. Ask for one. Sleeping on a few pillows on on his side of the bed raised will also help with the mucous. The thick phlegm will continue for about another 4 - 6 weeks. Then it will be replaced with a dry mouth which will force him to carry a water bottle everywhere. There are some biotene products that can help with the dry mouth. Some people take a medication to help stimulate saliva. Thats nothing to be concerned about right now.
Last edited by ChristineB; 11-10-201108:35 PM.
Christine SCC 6/15/07 L chk & by L molar both Stag I, age44 2x cispltn-35 IMRT end 9/27/07 -65 lbs in 2 mo, no caregvr Clear PET 1/08 4/4/08 recur L chk Stag I surg 4/16/08 clr marg 215 HBO dives 3/09 teeth out, trismus 7/2/09 recur, Stg IV 8/24/09 trach, ND, mandiblctmy 3wks medicly inducd coma 2 mo xtended hospital stay, ICU & burn unit PICC line IV antibx 8 mo 10/4/10, 2/14/11 reconst surg OC 3x in 3 years very happy to be alive
