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[|Human|] I have a lot of mucus in my throat..sticky and hard to breathe sometimes in the night..doc say my lungs are clear.. I heard wizzling sound when sleep, doc says its sinus problem.. I also went for xray..I have swollen glands. does this affect? Tks Catherine
[|AI|]  Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your situation and problem. Yes, swollen glands can cause breathing difficulty especially in night. In night, due to supine position, glands will narrow the upper airways, and thus you can have breathing problem and thick mucus. But in your case, we should rule out bronchitis also. Because bronchitis can cause wheezing, breathing difficulty and thick mucus production. So get done PFT (Pulmonary Function Test) to rule out bronchitis. If PFT is normal then no need to worry. Your symptoms are due to swollen glands only. You may need antibiotics, anti histamine and anti-inflammatory Chat Doctor.