I rinsed with club soda all the time. It seemed to cut through the mucous. Sounds like you're right on track. Take care & be patient, Erik

dx 2/11/04 scca bot T3 IU 2B MO poorly differentiated, margins ok, 3/16 modest, jaw split, over half of tongue removed, free flap from left forearm - finished chemo & rad treatment 5/20/04