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Throat blocked runny nose congested
It started with a cold and it hasn't gone away. For a while now I have had a runny nose my chest has been really congested, I'm always coughing phleom, but it doesnt come right up. Now ,y throat is blocked with phleom that won't go down or come up and i can't even swallow my food properly. I have to have a drink to be able to get it down. Sometimes i can't eat at all and i have to have soup. Is this something wrong with my sinuses.
i been suffering with a blocked runny nose for ages now and its driving me mad and starting to affect my sleep!! it seems especially worse at night!!!! ive been to the doctors and they really arent heloing me jus keep giving me nasal sprays i think ive tried them all now and there not working!!! its starting to stress me out and really get me down please help
Hi, yes i think the best thing to do is go and see someone to see what they think. The phlegm doesn't have to be coming from your chest, it could well be coming from your nasal passages and down your throat which isn't always noticeable until you feel like theres something stuck in your throat, which i am going through at the moment.
This is called Post Nasal Drip and can be caused by allergies and viruses.
A visit to the doctor should set you straight or at least be able to offer something to help.
As said drink plenty of non caffeine fluids.
Good luck
This is called Post Nasal Drip and can be caused by allergies and viruses.
A visit to the doctor should set you straight or at least be able to offer something to help.
As said drink plenty of non caffeine fluids.
Good luck
No easy answer, I'm afraid. I honestly think you need to make an appointment with an ENT and hopefully with one that can perform swallow tests. Visually see what your problem may be, if need be.
In the meantime, you can try to keep your secretions thinned. Drink plenty of water, throughout the day.
A warm humidifier/vaporizer (again, to help thin secretions).
Nasal irrigation (clear out your sinuses): http://www.nationaljewish.org/disease-info/treatments/alt-ther/nasal-wash.aspx
And decongestants such as Phenlephrine (tablet.)
Make an appointment. Until then, hopefully the above will give you some relief until then.
Best.
In the meantime, you can try to keep your secretions thinned. Drink plenty of water, throughout the day.
A warm humidifier/vaporizer (again, to help thin secretions).
Nasal irrigation (clear out your sinuses): http://www.nationaljewish.org/disease-info/treatments/alt-ther/nasal-wash.aspx
And decongestants such as Phenlephrine (tablet.)
Make an appointment. Until then, hopefully the above will give you some relief until then.
Best.
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