Phlegm in throat

[LesleyB]

I also have the problem with phlegm at the back of my throat. I usually have a cup of hot water with honey and lemon, first thing. I had it before I had my NIV machine. I will try pineapple juice. Morning or the night before ?

[Ellie]

I will try pineapple juice. Morning or the night before ?

The night before, Lesley - 200ml of good quality pineapple juice before getting into bed - it's the bromelain (enzyme) in the juice which is the active ingredient.

Do you use a humidifier with your NIV? It can also help if your mouth or throat is nice and moist and your head and neck are in a good position for swallowing. xx

[LesleyB]

Yes, I do use the humidifier. I have been using the NIV about eight weeks. Just on a low setting. Over the last few weeks, I have got into a routine of being able to sleep through to morning. Or waking about two then until after eight.,Which is bizarre because before, I had woken up in the night for a trip to the loo, for years and years. Of course that’s ok when your fit and mobile. So a big help to hubby . So hope 200ml of juice won’t through it all out. But will give it a go. Thanks

[Chelle73]

I was told by the MND nurse yesterday to drink pineapple juice for mine. Not tried it yet though

I’m on holiday at mo and drinking a lot of pineapple juice so this must work as I haven’t had a choking / phlegm incident since being here. My gp suggested fizzy drinks help too

[House44]

hi kk7did u find something that works asim fed up with swallowing it once its up

[Ellie]

hi kk7did u find something that works asim fed up with swallowing it once its up

Have you tried using a suction machine Wayne? It's like a mini hoover for your mouth. xx

[House44]

ill have a go thanks again

[Madge]

Rightly or wrongly I have been having Pina Colada juice (without the alcohol) …. it tastes good and like I’m on holiday 🏖

[Ellie]

Rightly or wrongly I have been having Pina Colada juice (without the alcohol) ….

There is absolutely nothng wrongly in having something tasty and enjoyable, there has to be some perks to living with a terminal disease, doesn't there 😏

As for the virgin Pina Colada, it will almost certainly contain pineapple juice, so it's a win-win for you Madge. xx

[Madge]

All I need next is white sand and blue seas gently lapping at my feet with some Caribbean music playing and the sun starting to set 😜 happy days x