Mucus in My Throat

[Bebe601]

Hi I have mucus in my throat and it feels like my throat keep closing but it not cause i can breathe.... can you tell me what this is and how to get rid of it... is it because i am coming down with a  cold or wat

[lolly2gag]

I caught a cold and for some time after I was chronically clearing my throat. What helped was taking a cough syrup with only guaifesinen and drinking about 2 quarts of water a day. And I stopped having milk, yogurt and ice cream. I'm way better.

[Belfie]

i have had a nagging cold in my throat for over three weeks i can hardly breath i would like to know what causes this and some one to help me find a solution.

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,

All these symptoms are leading to the possibility  of chronic post nasal drip. Post-nasal drip is mucus accumulation in the back of the nose and throat leading to, or giving the sensation of, mucus dripping downward from the back of the nose. Post-nasal drip can be caused by excessive or thick secretions, or impairment in the normal clearance of mucus from the nose and throat.

Various causes for chronic post nasal drip are allergies,viral infections,deviated nasal septum,chronic sinusitis,adenoid enlargement and diseases like sarcoidosis and GERD.

Pls discuss these options with an ENT specialist and get yourself examined.

Hope it helps.Take care and regards.

[Jikan]

Namaste,

I'd be interested in the answer to this one also since I've suffered similar symptoms for several months now and I know(or think) that it's not a cold.

Michael