To answer the question of why i cough it into a cup is pretty much to measure the amount of how much i cough up and also to make sure there isnt any blood or streaks and if there is, to see how much. Its also easier for me to have a cup handy right next to me when i have to spit something out.
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To answer the question of why i cough it into a cup is pretty much to measure the amount of how much i cough up and also to make sure there isnt any blood or streaks and if there is, to see how much. Its also easier for me to have a cup handy right next to me when i have to spit something out.
Emily65Roses
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I use the garbage sometimes. Cups on occasion. More often than not, though, I just swallow it. I know, I'm gross. But it's easier, and no harm done. *shrug*
Emily65Roses
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I use the garbage sometimes. Cups on occasion. More often than not, though, I just swallow it. I know, I'm gross. But it's easier, and no harm done. *shrug*
Emily65Roses
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I use the garbage sometimes. Cups on occasion. More often than not, though, I just swallow it. I know, I'm gross. But it's easier, and no harm done. *shrug*
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65rosessamurai
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Like Risa suggested, it's best to spit it out.
I once heard the reasons for it, which had to do with the bug never getting out of the system.
Since I heard it being best to spit it out, I also use a tissue, toilet paper, or directly into the drainage systems! Strangely enough, between leaving the house and reaching the train station, there are NO trash cans, so I stopped spitting into a tissue (since I end up carrying it) and started spitting into the drainage systems on the way. I just try to make it a little descrete when there are ladies nearby, but unlikely at 7 am.
I also check the color, and whether any blood was mixed in or not.
I once heard the reasons for it, which had to do with the bug never getting out of the system.
Since I heard it being best to spit it out, I also use a tissue, toilet paper, or directly into the drainage systems! Strangely enough, between leaving the house and reaching the train station, there are NO trash cans, so I stopped spitting into a tissue (since I end up carrying it) and started spitting into the drainage systems on the way. I just try to make it a little descrete when there are ladies nearby, but unlikely at 7 am.
I also check the color, and whether any blood was mixed in or not.
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65rosessamurai
Guest
Like Risa suggested, it's best to spit it out.
I once heard the reasons for it, which had to do with the bug never getting out of the system.
Since I heard it being best to spit it out, I also use a tissue, toilet paper, or directly into the drainage systems! Strangely enough, between leaving the house and reaching the train station, there are NO trash cans, so I stopped spitting into a tissue (since I end up carrying it) and started spitting into the drainage systems on the way. I just try to make it a little descrete when there are ladies nearby, but unlikely at 7 am.
I also check the color, and whether any blood was mixed in or not.
I once heard the reasons for it, which had to do with the bug never getting out of the system.
Since I heard it being best to spit it out, I also use a tissue, toilet paper, or directly into the drainage systems! Strangely enough, between leaving the house and reaching the train station, there are NO trash cans, so I stopped spitting into a tissue (since I end up carrying it) and started spitting into the drainage systems on the way. I just try to make it a little descrete when there are ladies nearby, but unlikely at 7 am.
I also check the color, and whether any blood was mixed in or not.
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65rosessamurai
Guest
Like Risa suggested, it's best to spit it out.
I once heard the reasons for it, which had to do with the bug never getting out of the system.
Since I heard it being best to spit it out, I also use a tissue, toilet paper, or directly into the drainage systems! Strangely enough, between leaving the house and reaching the train station, there are NO trash cans, so I stopped spitting into a tissue (since I end up carrying it) and started spitting into the drainage systems on the way. I just try to make it a little descrete when there are ladies nearby, but unlikely at 7 am.
I also check the color, and whether any blood was mixed in or not.
I once heard the reasons for it, which had to do with the bug never getting out of the system.
Since I heard it being best to spit it out, I also use a tissue, toilet paper, or directly into the drainage systems! Strangely enough, between leaving the house and reaching the train station, there are NO trash cans, so I stopped spitting into a tissue (since I end up carrying it) and started spitting into the drainage systems on the way. I just try to make it a little descrete when there are ladies nearby, but unlikely at 7 am.
I also check the color, and whether any blood was mixed in or not.
blindhearted
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Most of the time I use tissues (I use so many I should buy stock in Kleenex). If I dont have any tissues/toilet paper/paper towels, I will use the sink or toliet (if in the bathroom) or in the garbage. I have spit on the ground if I am outside, but usually kick dirt over it, or spit behind a bush or something. I'm dont use a mucus cup unless I am doing a culture.
blindhearted
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Most of the time I use tissues (I use so many I should buy stock in Kleenex). If I dont have any tissues/toilet paper/paper towels, I will use the sink or toliet (if in the bathroom) or in the garbage. I have spit on the ground if I am outside, but usually kick dirt over it, or spit behind a bush or something. I'm dont use a mucus cup unless I am doing a culture.
blindhearted
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Most of the time I use tissues (I use so many I should buy stock in Kleenex). If I dont have any tissues/toilet paper/paper towels, I will use the sink or toliet (if in the bathroom) or in the garbage. I have spit on the ground if I am outside, but usually kick dirt over it, or spit behind a bush or something. I'm dont use a mucus cup unless I am doing a culture.
I should add since this topic isn't a popular one, that for my brother my mom would cut up nice thick paper towels into like 2x2 squares, we came up with all kinds of names for them 'honk hankies' was popular and 'mucus mops' was my favorite. Can't remember the other names right now.
I should add since this topic isn't a popular one, that for my brother my mom would cut up nice thick paper towels into like 2x2 squares, we came up with all kinds of names for them 'honk hankies' was popular and 'mucus mops' was my favorite. Can't remember the other names right now.
I should add since this topic isn't a popular one, that for my brother my mom would cut up nice thick paper towels into like 2x2 squares, we came up with all kinds of names for them 'honk hankies' was popular and 'mucus mops' was my favorite. Can't remember the other names right now.
I use 3 oz. waxed bathroom dixie cups during my am and pm Vest/neb sesssions. I can fold it shut and dispose of it so my hubby doesn't have to see it in the trashcan where a plastic cup doesn't work as well. My mucus is very 'wet' and using tissues things tend to get soggy and messy. I used tissues back before I was a 'producer' but now that I can regularly cough up a few tbsp. each therapy session, it's cups for me. Besides being tidier, seeing it is important for me to know how I'm doing...is it bloody? is it dark? is it thick indicating I'm not drinking enough water? etc..
I don't find it gross to see my mucus. When I'm out and about I spit like a champ (I have this technique where I turn my tongue into a straw shape). I also spit out the window - even on the super highway. Sure it took some practice. On the streets if it's busy I just let it bomb out of my mouth downward. A person can be right next to me and have no idea. If I'm in the bathroom I don't waste the paper, I spit it into the toilet. If I'm at work I use tissues if at my desk or swallow if in a meeting but I have to say I rarely hauk a big one up other than clearance times... it wasn't always like that but now that I Vest 2x and Acapella mid am and mid afternoon - there just isn't much in there at other times of the day.
For me it's a sign of trouble if I'm coughing out mucus throughout the day...somethings up. I only wish I lived by this motto back when I was aged 14-17.
I don't find it gross to see my mucus. When I'm out and about I spit like a champ (I have this technique where I turn my tongue into a straw shape). I also spit out the window - even on the super highway. Sure it took some practice. On the streets if it's busy I just let it bomb out of my mouth downward. A person can be right next to me and have no idea. If I'm in the bathroom I don't waste the paper, I spit it into the toilet. If I'm at work I use tissues if at my desk or swallow if in a meeting but I have to say I rarely hauk a big one up other than clearance times... it wasn't always like that but now that I Vest 2x and Acapella mid am and mid afternoon - there just isn't much in there at other times of the day.
For me it's a sign of trouble if I'm coughing out mucus throughout the day...somethings up. I only wish I lived by this motto back when I was aged 14-17.
I use 3 oz. waxed bathroom dixie cups during my am and pm Vest/neb sesssions. I can fold it shut and dispose of it so my hubby doesn't have to see it in the trashcan where a plastic cup doesn't work as well. My mucus is very 'wet' and using tissues things tend to get soggy and messy. I used tissues back before I was a 'producer' but now that I can regularly cough up a few tbsp. each therapy session, it's cups for me. Besides being tidier, seeing it is important for me to know how I'm doing...is it bloody? is it dark? is it thick indicating I'm not drinking enough water? etc..
I don't find it gross to see my mucus. When I'm out and about I spit like a champ (I have this technique where I turn my tongue into a straw shape). I also spit out the window - even on the super highway. Sure it took some practice. On the streets if it's busy I just let it bomb out of my mouth downward. A person can be right next to me and have no idea. If I'm in the bathroom I don't waste the paper, I spit it into the toilet. If I'm at work I use tissues if at my desk or swallow if in a meeting but I have to say I rarely hauk a big one up other than clearance times... it wasn't always like that but now that I Vest 2x and Acapella mid am and mid afternoon - there just isn't much in there at other times of the day.
For me it's a sign of trouble if I'm coughing out mucus throughout the day...somethings up. I only wish I lived by this motto back when I was aged 14-17.
I don't find it gross to see my mucus. When I'm out and about I spit like a champ (I have this technique where I turn my tongue into a straw shape). I also spit out the window - even on the super highway. Sure it took some practice. On the streets if it's busy I just let it bomb out of my mouth downward. A person can be right next to me and have no idea. If I'm in the bathroom I don't waste the paper, I spit it into the toilet. If I'm at work I use tissues if at my desk or swallow if in a meeting but I have to say I rarely hauk a big one up other than clearance times... it wasn't always like that but now that I Vest 2x and Acapella mid am and mid afternoon - there just isn't much in there at other times of the day.
For me it's a sign of trouble if I'm coughing out mucus throughout the day...somethings up. I only wish I lived by this motto back when I was aged 14-17.
I use 3 oz. waxed bathroom dixie cups during my am and pm Vest/neb sesssions. I can fold it shut and dispose of it so my hubby doesn't have to see it in the trashcan where a plastic cup doesn't work as well. My mucus is very 'wet' and using tissues things tend to get soggy and messy. I used tissues back before I was a 'producer' but now that I can regularly cough up a few tbsp. each therapy session, it's cups for me. Besides being tidier, seeing it is important for me to know how I'm doing...is it bloody? is it dark? is it thick indicating I'm not drinking enough water? etc..
I don't find it gross to see my mucus. When I'm out and about I spit like a champ (I have this technique where I turn my tongue into a straw shape). I also spit out the window - even on the super highway. Sure it took some practice. On the streets if it's busy I just let it bomb out of my mouth downward. A person can be right next to me and have no idea. If I'm in the bathroom I don't waste the paper, I spit it into the toilet. If I'm at work I use tissues if at my desk or swallow if in a meeting but I have to say I rarely hauk a big one up other than clearance times... it wasn't always like that but now that I Vest 2x and Acapella mid am and mid afternoon - there just isn't much in there at other times of the day.
For me it's a sign of trouble if I'm coughing out mucus throughout the day...somethings up. I only wish I lived by this motto back when I was aged 14-17.
I don't find it gross to see my mucus. When I'm out and about I spit like a champ (I have this technique where I turn my tongue into a straw shape). I also spit out the window - even on the super highway. Sure it took some practice. On the streets if it's busy I just let it bomb out of my mouth downward. A person can be right next to me and have no idea. If I'm in the bathroom I don't waste the paper, I spit it into the toilet. If I'm at work I use tissues if at my desk or swallow if in a meeting but I have to say I rarely hauk a big one up other than clearance times... it wasn't always like that but now that I Vest 2x and Acapella mid am and mid afternoon - there just isn't much in there at other times of the day.
For me it's a sign of trouble if I'm coughing out mucus throughout the day...somethings up. I only wish I lived by this motto back when I was aged 14-17.
I've tried many different things, cups, tissues, paper towels etc, but the cheapest and best option i've found is using aliminium foil. I tear a piece off about 20 x 10, then fold it in half, then mould it around the bottom of a pill bottle or can, anything really to shape it into a cup. Then when finished physio or sometimes at the end of the day I can just close the top up and throw it in the bin. Works a treat and costs very little.
I've tried many different things, cups, tissues, paper towels etc, but the cheapest and best option i've found is using aliminium foil. I tear a piece off about 20 x 10, then fold it in half, then mould it around the bottom of a pill bottle or can, anything really to shape it into a cup. Then when finished physio or sometimes at the end of the day I can just close the top up and throw it in the bin. Works a treat and costs very little.
I've tried many different things, cups, tissues, paper towels etc, but the cheapest and best option i've found is using aliminium foil. I tear a piece off about 20 x 10, then fold it in half, then mould it around the bottom of a pill bottle or can, anything really to shape it into a cup. Then when finished physio or sometimes at the end of the day I can just close the top up and throw it in the bin. Works a treat and costs very little.