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Slippery Elm for mucus

buzz99
buzz99 CSN Member Posts: 404
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Buzz has been battling a cough and excessive mucus since his cancer returned. At the suggestion of a PA, he is taking Slippery Elm and it is helping the thin the mucus!!! It comes in a capsule form and a lozenge. I guess there is a tea also. I have been opening the capsules and mixing them with water. I then put this mixture in the feeding tube. Slippery Elm can be purchased at a health food store. Karen
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  • Sam999
    Sam999 CSN Member Posts: 319 Member
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    Karen,
    I just read up on
    Karen,

    I just read up on this. Looks good. I will give this a try.

    Thanks,
    Sam
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  • KareGiver
    KareGiver CSN Member Posts: 301 Member
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    Sam999 said:

    Karen,
    I just read up on
    Karen,

    I just read up on this. Looks good. I will give this a try.

    Thanks,
    Sam

    Thanks,
    Karen...i will suggest that to my husband. Since the c has moved to his lungs, he obviously is dealing with these symptoms too. Robitusum was what was recommended for him :(
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