Constant phlegm in throat

[shannonwooten]

For about a year now, it feels like I have phlegm/mucus stuck in my throat and can't completely clear my throat. Also when I cough, its a lil wet and there is phlegm.

When I started to have the problem, I went to the doc and he said it just may be sinuses and sent me on my way... but never went away.

I went to the doc while I was in Basic Training in SC... then went to GA for 4 months... back to FL for a few months (where i use to live) and now I am in NC.... never went away so I don't think it has anything to do with sinuses...?

[paydayMARK]

Hi all!

I'll be short.
Same symptoms for 10 years now.
First time I realized I had something like this was on the cruise ships. I was working there already for 2 years.

I was hearing some guys clearing their throats in the bathroom like it was their last breath, but sometimes. now I get to that point too.

Environment [when I got it]
1. Cruise ships
2. Tropical environment
3. Air conditioning [massive]
4. Huge mass of people

Background:
1. Grew up in the mountains [never had problems with health]
2. Gone back in vacation, situation almost cleared

Symptoms:
1. Phlegm at the back of the throat
2. Morning spit brownish
3. Feeling like the uvula is not doing what it suppose to do
4. Really dry throat in the morning
5. Snoring! I never had this problem. Now I snore like a bear.

Possible causes [in my case]:
1. Some bug in the AC
2. Too much cold/hot change going in and out of AC environment
3. Picking nose because too dry

Possible remedies [natural ones]:
Ok. I look at remedies as eliminating the causes. I think it's the best way. This is what I do and it works for me.

1. I stopped picking my nose.
Even the smallest finger in the nose scratches the interior of it and causes bleeding. The bleeding is like a pinhole in a water pipe. It's not red blood. It's liquid that leaks for a long period of time and accumulates in the throat because it's the natural way to flow. In the evening before I go to bed, I take a drop of cooking oil and dab it inside the nostrils. One drop each. That coats them and keeps any leak, stopping them. Plus, it loosens the mucus in a dry nose and clears the way.

2. I was snorkeling or going deep in salt ocean water without the gear and I noticed that every time when I was done and bending to dry my hair, my nose would literally run like a waterfall. At that time I was stupid to not understand that my sinuses were clearing, so I was stopping the process embarrassed. Now I would love to catch a situation like that.

3. Tried flu and cough medications. The worst scenario. It dry my respiratory ways, the loungs felt heavy and short of breath. Stupid... If a car runs out of gas, you don't put diesel in it...

So, That was for me and I hope it help you too.
By the way: exercise helps a lot because it puts your entire system in balance. Not heavy exercise, but let's say twice that you're doing right now... And if you don't do, it's time to start.

:)

[jposthumus]

I have to say this is some good advice :) I have the same issues you have in the morning and yes i pick my nose. I was wondering if you think putting a salt and warm water solution either in my nose or my throat to loosen mucus is a good idea? You mentioned a situation in sea water. I have a feeling its either the cold-hot back and forth. I also think its more dry and wet. I live in south GA and its very wet and moist here, but during the winter the heaters make it very dry. But, I was having this problem in the summer, spring, and fall. I also think it might be environmental issue, like dust, mold, or some type of allergen. Usually, dust makes my eyes and nose itch and water, But i dont have that problem. Its just constant mucus. Either brown, green or yellow. Sometimes its white, but its always there!!! I get no relief. Also im a smoker....but Ive never had this issue till i moved into an older house. It might be the house. UGH...

[buttsypj]

hi all
just read through all - I share symtoms - had it all my life(62yrs)
bout time I did something about it:-)
from this thread I have gleaned - maybe cut out dairy. Possibly this drug Talak is on about.
my further complication is snoring & I think has some association - complicated by the fact I enjoy a drink
will give the chop out the dairy ago.....tough to do...& will report back

[Marisiama]

I had the same problem for 5 month now . The doctor told me I have post nasal drip .He described me avamys nasal spray and sinomarine .now after 6 weak I'm better .mucinex helped too . I also had sore throat 3or4times a weak but I think this was because of a dental problem . It has improved after I treated my tooth .
The continuous mucous May also be due to G.I.T reflux so you may see a doctor but don't give up .

[Marisiama]

I had the same problem for 5 month now . The doctor told me I have post nasal drip .He described me avamys nasal spray and sinomarine .now after 6 weak I'm better .mucinex helped too . I also had sore throat 3or4times a weak but I think this was because of a dental problem . It has improved after I treated my tooth .
The continuous mucous May also be due to G.I.T reflux so you may see a doctor but don't give up .

[kcjones20]

Sounds like we have the same problem.  Do you by chance remember if the medication was Lidocaine?  

Did you actually get numbness in your throat/mouth area after taking the medication? How long did you take the medication and the problem never came back?

Thanks,

[indixiesheart]

Do not take lidocaine if have any heart issues of Arythmia/heart skip.  Dentist sub pushed 7 shots of, nearly put me into stroke/or heart attack.. MY heart went to pumping like a jet engine.. IF HE checked my file, it told i had Arythmia issues.. HE should notgave me Lidocaine.. An HE did not tell me what he was pushing. . I assumed what my Regular dentist used.. so did not question it .

[jbird6461]

I don't eat dairy and I have it!