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Dave, I wish I had a short note w/plausible poa, it's the season for giving. Unfortunately, I only have a few thoughts. 1) I should think it could very well be caused by a fungus. they've discovered that some types of sinusitis are caused by a fungus. Could your GP refer you to an Ear, Nose & Throat specialist who might be more familiar with such a possibility? 2) Is it more likely to occur at night? If so, could it be caused by, or worsened by, mouth-breathing? 3) Are you getting plenty of fluids daily? Chronic dehydration can lead to thick mucus, among other things. I hope others will have more perceptive responses for you, Dave-- Best regards, Kathrynne dave Perkins wrote: > > male 63,diag 1996 Presently on Sinemet& requip every four hours. I am producing phlegm more and more day by day. I think it must be a yeast/fungus thing but my GP is reluctant to prescribe something to knock it off. He says it also could be a reaction to the sinm/reqp. Neuro-guy sez its possible. While we are farting around conjecturing what to do, the slimy heap is advancing by volume and quantity. Waking suddenly in the middle of the night,starving for air is not much fun. Then trying to reach for an edge in the flow, to get some relief by clearing some airways... Should be a simple matter. Right? > OK, I would be o/joyed if a short note with a plausible plan of action were to manifest itself and prove to be the answer. -- Kathrynne Holden, MS, RD Author: "Eat well, stay well with Parkinson's disease" "Constipation and Parkinson's" -- audiocassette & guidebook "Guidelines for Medical Nutrition Therapy for Parkinson's disease" & Risk Assessment Tools "Risk for malnutrition and bone fracture in Parkinson's disease," J Nutr Elderly. V18:3;1999. http://www.nutritionucanlivewith.com/