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[|Human|] I have vocal cord dysfunction supposedly from GERD Ive been on omeprazole for a month now.. recently Ive been having these mucus plugs they appear black sometimes mixed with white stuff and yellow stuff they get stuck and plug my airways sometime is there any herbal or O.T.C Medications I can take Im also on benadryl. These plugs also cause my chest to feel full but past xrays show my chest is always clear
[|AI|]  **1. An allergist / immunologist has specialized training and experience in the diagnosis, treatment and management of complex conditions such as VCD. [vocal cord dysfunction], who may ask for further tests such as spirometry or laryngoscopy to confirm the same.2. Treatment for VCD typically involves activities that relax the throat muscles including:. Speech therapy. Deep breathing techniques3. If you suffer from HERD, managing the condition will help in treating VCD, like. Bland and soft diet, more of milk. Avoid hot Chat Doctor.  Give small, non-bulky meals more frequently [since HERD causes hiccups/ irritability]. Head high position at night. [since HERD causes regurgitation/choking]. Regular moderate meals, take easily digestible foods, vegetables and fruits contain fiber in plenty and should be taken in plenty. Do not sleep immediately after food, have a small walk after each meal. Prescription medicine with effective results are: Kayak Churn, Tablet Gases, Samara Assam, Syrup Lion,