Hi Art,
Thanks for your response. Not being familiar with the potable suction machine I assume you connect the aspiration suction tips to the machine and then direct the tip to the mucus location. Can you determine if the mucus is below the vocal chords? I was advised not to attempt to suction the mucus if below the vocal chords.
My partners mucus is very thick surrounded by a thinner coating of saliva. This mucus does affect his ability to speak and affects his breathing. He is willing to try the portible suction if no other options arise.
rucknchoy (Chuck)