Try NAC it breaks down mucus. I have a similar problem (I'm a smoker) and NAC has really helped. Plus it's a precurosr to Glutathione which all those who died on the ventilarors (for covid) were found to be seriously deficient in (as well as Vit D). And of course the mucus is a problem in Covid anyway.
And as an added bonus, it broke the spike proteins in hamsters and basically saved their lives.
Of course if you are in US the CDC has just made it prescription only. I used to get Best Naturals brand which is a US company I think and it's not available anymore in UK Amazon. Other brands are so plan to stock up as they'll likely pull the same thing over here.
How on earth they can justify making a harmless amino acid prescription only without raising serious red flags about their intentions beats me.
That's a whole raft of health science info, to be coming from a smoker.
Here's hoping you find the strength to care about your own health and saving your own life, patriot!! Cold turkey is two weeks of mental hell followed by a lifetime of satisfaction and improved health (both physical and financial) plus a supreme sense of moral superiority—just kidding man! A little humor to decorate the message :)
Oh I know. Been smoking since I was 11 years old (61 now), used to buy them loose on the way to school (haha newsagents sold 'em to young kids then and nobody batted an eyelid). I don't want to quit badly enough I think, as every time I have tried I have failed. I'm just reducing them at the moment.
Worst thing I ever did was buy the raw leaves (heh healthier, none of the additives) as I smoked much much more because it was so cheap. UK made it really difficult to by the raw leaves (no taxes as agricultural product) for individual use so that made me cut back anyway.
Had no problem quitting drinking and I used to drink a lot starting from when I was in my 20's, and many people were sure I'd end up an alcoholic. Quit in my 30's no problem, and it was a few years before I even had an occasional beer at Christmas again. Never missed it.
Wish it was as easy to quit cigs, but alas for me I think I just don't want to badly enough. I enjoy smoking (hard for a non-smoker to understand I know) so...
Thanks for not getting mad...as an ex-smoker and ex-doctor it's tough to just watch people do certain things if you care...LOL
But I respect their wishes as a free adult, same as with the free choice to consume cannabis, e.g., as an alternative to other smokables, alcohol, or some Rx drugs, etc. I figure what if I put out an encouragement into the air with no preach to it, and what if that day, that was the last straw for a given person to go You know what, it's time, I've had it and then they do it and get free and it saves their life, that was a good thing.
Or was it?
A comedian said "Sure, smoking takes years off your life....but hey...they're comin' off the right END!!" :)
I think it's one of those that doesn't have any side effects - or it's very rare. I think they also use it in hospitals - or used to.
When you get done researching go look at the reviews on Amazon to see what people use it for, and the results they get. It helps many respiratory problems. I usually take one 600mg cap so I'm not not constantly waking up coughing and trying to hack up phlegm. Occasionally I'll take another one during the day. No problems with it thus far after about 6 months.
Yes. I also found out some of my coughing was due to acid reflux....and apparently Gaviscon chewable allow me to talk normally again (without sounding like a 80 year old smoker).
I did too. My PCP diagnosed me with gastritis, and then my ENT said to add-on the Gaviscon...who knew that that was why I couldn't talk or breathe most days! Hope it helps you too!
That makes me so mad that for years I've told various doctors about the wet gag inducing cough and not ONE has ever told me that. One of my sons has that too. I'm going to tell him about Gaviscon tonight. Thank you both so much !
Post nasal drip is a bitch. Cough til you gag.
Try NAC it breaks down mucus. I have a similar problem (I'm a smoker) and NAC has really helped. Plus it's a precurosr to Glutathione which all those who died on the ventilarors (for covid) were found to be seriously deficient in (as well as Vit D). And of course the mucus is a problem in Covid anyway.
And as an added bonus, it broke the spike proteins in hamsters and basically saved their lives.
Of course if you are in US the CDC has just made it prescription only. I used to get Best Naturals brand which is a US company I think and it's not available anymore in UK Amazon. Other brands are so plan to stock up as they'll likely pull the same thing over here.
How on earth they can justify making a harmless amino acid prescription only without raising serious red flags about their intentions beats me.
That's a whole raft of health science info, to be coming from a smoker.
Here's hoping you find the strength to care about your own health and saving your own life, patriot!! Cold turkey is two weeks of mental hell followed by a lifetime of satisfaction and improved health (both physical and financial) plus a supreme sense of moral superiority—just kidding man! A little humor to decorate the message :)
Oh I know. Been smoking since I was 11 years old (61 now), used to buy them loose on the way to school (haha newsagents sold 'em to young kids then and nobody batted an eyelid). I don't want to quit badly enough I think, as every time I have tried I have failed. I'm just reducing them at the moment.
Worst thing I ever did was buy the raw leaves (heh healthier, none of the additives) as I smoked much much more because it was so cheap. UK made it really difficult to by the raw leaves (no taxes as agricultural product) for individual use so that made me cut back anyway.
Had no problem quitting drinking and I used to drink a lot starting from when I was in my 20's, and many people were sure I'd end up an alcoholic. Quit in my 30's no problem, and it was a few years before I even had an occasional beer at Christmas again. Never missed it.
Wish it was as easy to quit cigs, but alas for me I think I just don't want to badly enough. I enjoy smoking (hard for a non-smoker to understand I know) so...
Yeah, what can ya do
Thanks for not getting mad...as an ex-smoker and ex-doctor it's tough to just watch people do certain things if you care...LOL
But I respect their wishes as a free adult, same as with the free choice to consume cannabis, e.g., as an alternative to other smokables, alcohol, or some Rx drugs, etc. I figure what if I put out an encouragement into the air with no preach to it, and what if that day, that was the last straw for a given person to go You know what, it's time, I've had it and then they do it and get free and it saves their life, that was a good thing.
Or was it?
A comedian said "Sure, smoking takes years off your life....but hey...they're comin' off the right END!!" :)
Going to research it now. I am on several prescribed drugs and need to check any neg interactions. Thank you. I've never heard of it.
I think it's one of those that doesn't have any side effects - or it's very rare. I think they also use it in hospitals - or used to.
When you get done researching go look at the reviews on Amazon to see what people use it for, and the results they get. It helps many respiratory problems. I usually take one 600mg cap so I'm not not constantly waking up coughing and trying to hack up phlegm. Occasionally I'll take another one during the day. No problems with it thus far after about 6 months.
Good luck, hope it helps you too!
Just read where it thins the blood I have had been in hospital for bleeding issues. Going to look further.
As of today it is on Amazon.
Yes. I also found out some of my coughing was due to acid reflux....and apparently Gaviscon chewable allow me to talk normally again (without sounding like a 80 year old smoker).
Flonaise has helped me some too. I will try the Gaviscon. I have suffered with this for years ! All year round.
I did too. My PCP diagnosed me with gastritis, and then my ENT said to add-on the Gaviscon...who knew that that was why I couldn't talk or breathe most days! Hope it helps you too!
That makes me so mad that for years I've told various doctors about the wet gag inducing cough and not ONE has ever told me that. One of my sons has that too. I'm going to tell him about Gaviscon tonight. Thank you both so much !