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Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 2,606 Likes: 2 | Cheryl,
The mucus can easily be from diet as well as compromised breathing. See if you can find a pulmonologist with specific experience with neuromuscular issues such as ALS or cystic fibrosis. Much of what we go through on the breathing side is understood when managing these types of illnesses. Even Ensure will drastically increase mucus production as will dairy and sugar of any kind.
Is your husband exercising the neck regular and often? Muscle weakness in the neck increases dysphagia and can also contribute to increased mucus production.
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