Nelie,
When I had the phlegm issue, I remember that anything with a high fat content added to my discomfort. Citrical, the calorie/vitamen drink I took, burned but helped with the phlegm greatly.

Also, I found that writing in a journal as i was healing from radiation helped me to put my life in perspective and got me back on the right track. I look back now (7 years) and can't believe what a short amount of time it really took from enjoying my life.

Do something everyday to bring you joy.
Eva