Heck, I have had secretions for a long time now and they don't seem to be lessening. In fact right now I am terying my best to cough this stuff up. Too thick to cough up and too thick to swallow. Some of us just have t put up with it longer.

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