This will continue but can be eased with nothing but what can be made mushy dipped in hot coffee, tea or even milk. That coughing until you think you are out of air is a part of our lives. At least for me and some others it is. Too bad the cough doesn't bring up the flem and whatever else might be creating it. We learn to grin, groan, pretend and bare it.


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