Originally Posted by Smallwheels

I can't comment about respiratory infections. I got a cold almost a month ago and I'm still coughing due to too much mucus. One way to help lessen the amount of mucus is to take plenty of digestive enzymes. Apparently colds cause more mucus to be created and the bodies normal enzyme production can't keep up. When I take plenty of extra enzymes throughout the day my mucus level drops and I cough much less. This is a good tip for anybody who gets a cold or flu. I came up with this solution on my own. I've never read about anyone else doing it. It works for me.