My mother has alzheimers.  She has been spitting up phlegm for 4-6 months now, but it has take a BIG turn for the worse.  He PC doctor says there is no infection.  It is wearing her out to spit constantly.  What course of action do I take?  Should I get a second opinion?  Is there something else I can try?  She is so tired that it is affecting her will to go on.  Please advise me.  Thanks.
Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your mothers situation and problem. Aspiration is common in Alzheimer s disease. So in her case we need to rule out aspiration pneumonia. She is coughing since 4-6 months, so possibility of aspiration pneumonia is more. Get done chest x-ray to rule out pneumonia. She may need antibiotics and antihistamines Chat Doctor.  Since all these