Ari,

My husband used a portable suction machine. A wonderful forum member who doesn't post much these days sent us the one they bought to use during the really difficult times. It made the whole thick, gaggy mucous period much more manageable for my husband.

I have since learned you can get rentals through your insurance companies. Talk to your doctor...it is a really good idea to have one. Whether it's for waking up in the middle of the night or just dealing with it during the day!! Way better than gagging or choking.

On saliva substitutes. I bought all brands all forms...Dan tried them all...and, during the period that you are in now nothing worked great. But, it could be that our expectations were too high. Hopefully someone else will be able to give you a good recommendation.