Jared Meacham

1 month ago | bezzycopd.com | Jenna Fletcher |Jared Meacham

Eating can worsen COPD symptoms, but it’s unclear if any one food causes more mucus to build up. Here are ways to overcome this frustrating part of the condition. Some foods and lack of hydration can thicken mucus, but foods do not directly cause more mucus in COPD. Several factors related to eating, though, can cause your body to create more mucus in response. Avoiding some of these triggers, such as food allergens and eating quickly, can help prevent more mucus from developing.