A lot of people have the same problem you do and have developed a routine that helps with expelling the mucus. Such a routine might involve using Mucinex and other otc medicines, the huff cough, nebulizing saline and/or albuterol, cupping or percussion, a vest, and postural drainage techniques.

Brian, I too have breathing problems. Can't make it the 50 yards to my front gate without feeling breathless. Don't know what to do about this, other than the breathing exercises I do every morning, or the inhalers and full-time oxygen I'm dependent on. There has to come time when nothing will ever be enough,and I am ever more conscious of this. I turned 77 this past November, and I'm sorry to admit I don't expect to see 78. These are facts. I am not exaggerating. I pray for all who suffer from this disease, and I know all of us regret the time spent doing damage to our lungs. I should write about this -- I'm a writer, after all! That's a solice. See if you can find one for yourself.

Musinex 1200 twice a day. It’s a must!

Generic Mucinex is Guafinesan.

Hello Sandra, have you thought about Pallative care? They have numerous ways in which they can help.