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uppityperson

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Sun May-15-11 03:34 PM
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12. He needs fluids to liquify the mucous and calories to be able to deal with the increased

Edited on Sun May-15-11 03:34 PM by uppityperson

caloric usage of dealing with emphysema. Trying to breath and expel that mucous uses up a lot more calories than you might think.

It would be a good idea to call his doctor and find out why this is happening rather than being upset about it. Good luck to your father-in-law. Emphysema sucks.

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