I would think a little burning to get rid of the thick junk in the throat would be well worth the burn. I am past 2 years and that crap is as bad or worse than it was. Like everything else, it takes time.

Since posting this. UPMC, Pittsburgh, Oct 2011 until Jan. I averaged about 2 to 3 surgeries a week there. w Can't have jaw made as bone is deteroriating steaily that is left in jaw. Mersa is to blame. Feeding tube . Had trach for 4mos. Got it out April.
--- Passed away 5/14/14, will be greatly missed by everyone here