"My mom is very ill from both lungs, she can't breathe right and has a lot of mucus when she cough.What can she do to clean her lungs?One is better than the other one but she does not have cancer (THANK GOD) is any medicine up there to clean and get rid of that? Also she has trouble breathen because of that. Thank you so much and can't wait for your help."
2007-03-23 08:55:07 · 11 answers · asked by Eleazar G 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Respiratory Diseases
Have you considered a possible dx (diagnosis) of COPD or Chronic Pulmonary Obstruction Disease? COPD covers asthma, bronchitis and emphysema as well as a few other lung diseases you may learn about from www.copd-support.com. On the mucous: white is alright, could be a cold, yellow is not at all "mellow" as it is indicative of either bronchitis or asthma infection. If the sputum appears green, get off the net and take her to ER as more than likely it's pneumonia and not a good thing, as the more pneumonococcus bouts one has, the more likely one will eventually develop emphysema.
Important to remember, COPD IS NOT a death sentence. I have all three components and despite the anti-smoking Nazis, I still smoke because I enjoy it, am beyond the acceptable age for a lung X-plant. I have modified my habit to the point where a pack of smokes has a three day duration, but frankly, the automotive and certain product manufacturers as well as genetic prediliction for the disease are more to blame than the Marlboro Man. Smoking is a respiratory irritant and not a moral condemnation. On copd-support.com you will meet ppl whom never smoked.
Medications which work pretty well: Albuterol, taken by "pocket inhaler" or nebuliser is known as a "bronchodilator" and opens up the clogged airways. Flo-vent is another good one if your mom's major component is asthma, and Spiriva is currently the only known drug which helps with emphysema sufferers. I am not a medical professional or even related to one, but use all three and my Fev1 test yesterday actually put me in better shape than three years ago. There is no cure for emphysema, it's a progressive disease which will eventually kill you, but my grandmother lived to see her 80's and it was the big E which eventually wrote finis. The disease does not improve with age, but you do learn to live with it and 9 yearts ago I "fired" a doctor whom told me he "could keep me alive for 8 years" as I realized he knew less about copd and me than I did. By the way, I do qualify for disability, but am still working.
2007-03-23 09:30:27 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
I'm not a specialist but when I quit smoking I had a sore throat and a cough and tickle for a few weeks. I was told it was because nicotine coats your throat and stuff and as it starts to break down, it leaves your throat all exposed. I'm sure that quitting effects everyone in one way or another so I wouldn't worry about it yet. I'd make an appointment with your doctor just to be on the safe side, if there is something wrong, you want to catch it earlier than later so it couldn't hurt just to have it checked out. Congrats on quitting too!!
2016-03-29 01:14:57 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
What did the doctor diagnose her as having? I take it she has been tested since you know she doesn't have cancer. It could be many types of lung disease.
If she smokes and stops this would help, she shouldn't be around a lot of animal urine, dust or molds. Get a hepafilter and use it in the house and this will help clean the air.
She should be checked for TB or any other lung ailments. Goodluck to your Mother.
2007-03-23 09:00:52 · answer #3 · answered by angeleyes0719 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
first off NO SMOKING around her at all, dust her house all the time its a bad culprit! Pets can also be the problem, the hair and dander from pets kills my nanas lungs, and try opening some windows a lil to let fresh air in... unless you live in detroit or something lol. most people having mucus problems is lack of oxygen... you may want to look into an oxygen tank to refurbish the quality of air in her environment. hope i helped! jim
2007-03-23 09:06:27 · answer #4 · answered by cinsjunglejim 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are over the counter things like Muconex that might help a little. But if she can't breathe, I have a problem with her not seeing the doctor and getting it treated. A good breathing treatment would make her feel better in 5 minutes, but you can't get that over the counter.
2007-03-23 09:05:28 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A cough is the body's response to inflammation or irritation in the throat, larynx, bronchial tubes or lungs.Some coughs are dry, while others are considered productive.Here are a few simple home remedies that will help to overcome cough. Have honey in a hot drink before bed time.To relieve fits of coughing due to dryness in the throat, suck a few pepper corns. More remedies at http://useinfo6.blogspot.com/
2007-03-23 13:00:59 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
She could have pneumonia, pleurisy, or bronchitis, all of which require antibiotics. She needs a doctor. This is not a site for medical advice.
2007-03-23 09:01:30 · answer #7 · answered by smartypants909 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
She needs to see a doctor. It could be pneumonia or bronchitis and if she isn't getting enough oxygen it could cause other serious problems.
2007-03-23 09:00:30 · answer #8 · answered by knittinmama 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What does the doctor say ?
She needs to follow the doctors advice.
2007-03-23 08:59:51 · answer #9 · answered by Cammie 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
for crying out loud, what are you doing trolling yahoo answers for medical advice?
she may have pneumonia!
take her to the hospital
2007-03-23 08:59:23 · answer #10 · answered by chieromancer 6 · 1⤊ 2⤋