Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ?  Please type your query here...my mom is coughing up solid sputum bubbles that will not pop and they are gagging her. she has stopped drinking sugary and dairy things because she thought that was making them too thick but it didnt help.
Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. Possibility of bronchitis (inflammation of airways) is more likely in your mothers case. So better to consult pulmonologist and get done clinical examination of respiratory system and PFT (Pulmonary Function Test).PFT will not only diagnose bronchitis, but it will also tell you about severity of the disease and treatment is based on severity only. She will mostly improve with inhaled bronchodilators (formoterol or albuterol), inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) (budesonide or fluticasone), bucolic and expectorant Chat Doctor. Tell her to do warm water gargles and steam inhalation 4-5 times a day. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wishing good health to your mother. Thanks.