Excess Mucus after eating

[Excess Mucus Tonya]

I have had excess mucus after eating for a long time now-1 year.  I went to the doctor on today 11-9-04 and I was diagnosed with an upper respiratory infection.  I don't know if the medicines they gave me will cure this but I am waiting to see.  I was given Amoxil 30 tabs, Benzonatate 100mg 30 tablets.

I was suffering with this for quite some time.  I took antibotics for a while for other ailments such as for an abscess on a tooth.  However, this was never diagnosed and I NEVER took the above medicines.

Each time I would eat or drink, I would get mucus, especially if I got full.  

Also, I noticed that when I eat dairy products, the situation worsens.

Hope the medicine works out. Don't be afraid, Go to the doctor.  God is with you all.

Hope this has been helpful to SOMEONE.  I was afraid to go to the doctor myself but I am glad that I did. 11-9-04

[Stevekupp]

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[whiner13]

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[Dave L]

For over two months, I've been suffering with a condition that I have never experienced before. It began with a mild case of bronchitis. This was around Thanksgiving. It then turned into a continual post nasal drip condition. The worst part of this is the waking up in the middle night gasping for breath. That has happened about a dozen times. It has also happened during the day. The ER doctor as well as an internist that I've been to attributed this condition to my epiglodis closing due the drip. They said that it is the body's way of preventing any type of liquid from entering my windpipe. What I don't understand is that I've had numerous colds, coughs, sore throats, etc throughout my life and I've NEVER had the situation where I could not breath. It is quite scary. I've had chest x-rays, which showed that my lungs were clear. My oxygen saturation also was around 99%. I've been dealing with excess mucus, especially after I eat. I've never had any type of respiratory problems in the past. I am 45 years old and I am relatively healthy. I would appreciate comments from folks that have had this condition and of course, any medical professionals out there that have any ideas as to what may be causing this.

Thanks,
Dave L.

[Excess Mucus Tonya]

Thanks for the feed back.  After taking the first dose, I noticed a tremendous reduction.  I was able to eat my first meal in a chinese restaurant, the other day.  The amount of mucus was so minimal until I was able to use a napkin at the table and no one knew it.

I am feeling much better now and look forward to taking my entire medication.  I assumed that one antibotic would take care of ALL infections and when I wasn't healed with other antibotics, I felt as if there was no hope.

I have learned that each sickness may require a different pill and I need not try to practice being a doctor on myself.

In regard to the runny clear mucus from my nose, I have learned them to be allergies and I was told by my doctor that I have them all year around.  I am still believing God that they will go too.

I take vitamin C 500 miligram with ROSE HIPS.  It clears my allergies beyond belief.  I told the doctor what I was taking and she was impressed to the point of not perscribing me anything FOR my allergies.

Also, chocolate, wheats, flours, dairy, and berries (berry drinks also) tends to aggravate my allergies.

I have read that certain foods can aggravate your mucus glands so be careful to monitor what you eat.

The Lord said that someone by the name of Jesse and Katrina, it seems will receive a huge healing on today.

May God Bless and Keep Us All

LESS excess mucus Tonya

[National Jewish]

The fat content in dairy products can thicken mucus.  Generally eating dairy products with less fat content is helpful.  Drinking plenty of water will help to thin the mucus so that it moves more easily.  As long as you are not on a fluid restriction you should be drinking 6 to 8 8-ounce glasses of non-caffeine non-alcoholic fluid daily.

Be sure to check with your doctor if you are not being helped by the medicines or if the excess mucus after eating continues.  I hope you are feeling well soon!