Thanks for your suggestion to eliminate dairy. Unfortunately, or perhaps I should say fortunately, I have not had any dairy products in over a year. I shudder to think what I would have to deal with if I were still eating dairy.
I also take about 1/2 tsp cayenne everyday and feel that it does help loosen this phlegm. Perhaps I ought to increase the amount. I don't put it in a capsule, but include 1/4 tsp of 90,000 heat units in the alkalizing drink twice a day.