Hey Jessi, Sorry you are feeling so bad.. I also have a hard time producing sputum on demand... When i go for an appt. i always take extra sputum containers home w/ me... the morn. of my appt. i get a sample and bring it in.. this is the best way for me... Keep us up-dated.. God Bless...<img src="i/expressions/heart.gif" border="0"> joni