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Question: I have bronchitis and I keep choking on my own spit. It hurts my throat and I'm afraid I'll choke. I've seen my doctor but she can't see me until next week. What should I do?
Brief Answer:
continue fluids, guaifenesin, mucolytics, decongestants
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
You may want to consider a mucolytic if you are not already using one.
Mucolytics are medications that help to break up the mucus so that it can be easier to expel.
Eg of mucolytics include ambroxal, bisolvan, mucomyst.
Guaifenesin, found in many cough syrups is also very helpful in getting rid of mucus
The continued use of decongestants, both oral and topical would reduce post nasal drip of secretions . Topical decongestants would be otrivine or normal saline drops.
These are over the counter.
Continue increased fluid intake to also help with the mucus thickness.
Prop up, do not lay flat, this would reduce the feeling and chance of choking.
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
continue fluids, guaifenesin, mucolytics, decongestants
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
You may want to consider a mucolytic if you are not already using one.
Mucolytics are medications that help to break up the mucus so that it can be easier to expel.
Eg of mucolytics include ambroxal, bisolvan, mucomyst.
Guaifenesin, found in many cough syrups is also very helpful in getting rid of mucus
The continued use of decongestants, both oral and topical would reduce post nasal drip of secretions . Topical decongestants would be otrivine or normal saline drops.
These are over the counter.
Continue increased fluid intake to also help with the mucus thickness.
Prop up, do not lay flat, this would reduce the feeling and chance of choking.
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
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