My husband who has been treated for asbestosis and terminal lung disease as well as itching over his body for the last four years, now has developed excessive mucuus that builds up in his mouth continuously, enough that makes him ill, especially if he swallows. the other concern I have about him is that he can t even eat Just drinks his ensure and maybe a few shakes. He went from 170 down to 128. We go to the VA in Mpls and have seen many doctors regarding each item of sickness but they can t seem to come up with any answers. It is disheartening to see him suffer so much. Do you have any suggestions for the build up of mucuus which seems to be disturbing him the most. Thank you
Hello dear, thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your husbands situation and problem. Asbestos induced end stage lung disease can lead to1. Chronic lung infection like tuberculosis and fungal infection)2. Chronic bronchitis. 3. Lung cancer. And in all these patients, loss of weight, weakness and excessive mucus production are seen. So we need to rule out above-mentioned conditions. So get done1. Clinical examination of respiratory system. 2. Chest x-ray. 3. PUT (pulmonary function test). So consult pulmonologist and first diagnose himself and then start appropriate treatment.