I read over and over again that thick mucus is part of recovery process and there is no good solution to combat this side effect.

At 10 weeks post-tx., my husband can swallow, but the muscus is delaying all aspects of his recovery, (eating, drinking, & mental attitude). He does have PEG. He is now voicing that he feels that he can't cope anymore with this choking feeling.

The recent pattern has been that it goes away for a day or two. He's then able to increase diet and activity level, and then it returns and he backslides.

We've tried Robitussin, and suction machine when in hospital for a procedure, and neither helped.

I don't know what response I can expect but we're starting to become frantic over this side effect. Can one live like this long term?