Chronic cough with mucus

[Kylee529]

I have read several messages from people with similar symptoms such as mine - cough mainly in AM with mucus, again in the evening.  I plan to try some of the suggestions such as taking an antihistamine/decongestant and a remedy for GERD (although I do not have symptoms of that particular problem).  I have been hacking for about 3 months, have been to the doctor who has given me antibiotics along with cough medicines.  Seems to help a bit but then I'm hacking again.  I do have an Albuterol inhaler that seems to help somewhat but the only way I get relief is when I expel copious amounts of mucus.  I was interested in some of the causes listed for those with similar symptoms as mine, i.e., post nasal drip (I do have that), chronic sinus problems (I had sinus surgery about 4 years ago), heartburn (don't think I have that problem), asthma (I believe I have that although my MD doesn't seem to agree), allergies (a possibility).  The one cause that interested me was side effects of blood pressure meds.  I have been on blood pressure meds for at least 10 years.  Is it possible that is what's causing my problems?  I do plan on starting a regime of Prilosec (in case GERD is my problem) as well as an antihistamine/decongestant.  Any other help or suggestions would be so greatly appreciated.

[mauilu]

This is so frustrating.  The doctors keep telling me I have asthma, but inhalers don't help.  Can't even go more that a few minutes without collecting phlegm in my throat.  It's a bubbling, gurgling, and wheezing espcially when I exhale.  So tired of coughing non-stop, and it's hard to get it to come up. Lying down is when it's worse. Doesn't feel like post nasal drip.  I am on a mild diuretic for hypertension. Been on the internet looking for answers.  Glad to find this site, because this is driving me crazy!

[normajeaner5]

everybody has the same things i do. and it hurts, stinks, and bothers me. i neeed a cure, and fast. i feel like im going to chock on my own mucus!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Loveday85]

HEY, MY NAME IS SHAVONNE AND I THINK MY MOM HAS A RESPIRATORY DISORDER...OUT OF NO WHERE SHE DEVELOPED THIS COUGH THAT GOT WORSE N WORSE...SHES A SMOKER AND MASSES OF PHLEM COMES OUT WHEN SHE CATCHES HER COUGH ATTACK...IT HAPPENS IN THE EVENING AND MORNINGS MOSTLY...SHE TRIED EVERYTHING FROM THE DOCTORS..NOW THEY TELL HER SHE HAS ASTHMA AND THEY GAVE HER THIS SPRAY N THESE PILLS BUT I KNOW THEY WONT WORK...I JUST FOUND OUT THAT TIBETIN PHARMACIES HAVE THESE HERBS THAT CAN CLEAR UP THE MUCUS...I GET REALLY SCARED WHEN SHE CATCHES HER ATTACKS BECAUSE ITS A BIG WHEEZING SOUND AND SHE TURNS RED AND ITS JUST SO SCARY...IM AFRAID ONE DAY SHE MIGHT STOP BREATHING GOD FORBID...TWICE SHE PASSED OUT ON THE FLOOR..THE SCARIEST DAY OF MY LIFE...IF ANYONE KNOWS ANY WAY I CAN HELP HER STOP THIS COUGH PLEASE HELP ME..I WANT HER TO LIVE AS LONG AS POSSIBLE...ITS TRUE BOUT DRINKING LOTS OF WATER..IT DOES HELP...MY MOM SHARES THE SAME EXACT SYPTOMS AS ALL OF YOU SO I ASSUME SHE HAS THIS...I HAVE TRIED LOOKING UP EVERYTHING ELSE AND THIS IS THE CLOSEST MATCH...PLEASE HELP ME HEAL HER SOMEHOW..ALL I WANT IS FOR HER TO HAVE A GOODNIGHT SLEEP AGAIN...

[healthiswealth]

I read your posting and your story is exactly like mine...that is scary!  Have you gotten any help with your post-nasal-drip?

[Protek]

The comments of 'Food Watcher' about a bacteria affecting the mucus may be right. My problem started May 2001 after coming back from a trip with a bad smell in my nose and a cold. Took antibiotics and Nasonex and my problem with clear phlegm in my throat started two weeks after my prescription was finished. It might have something to do with antibiotics leading to Candida; it just occurred to me now. I have tried every possible remedies to get rid of that mucus in my throat, depending on which specialist: nasal drip, GERD, changing my diet, homeopathy, etc. but nothing, absolutely nothing helped. The idea of being affected by a bacteria does not suprise me; I always had a feeling that my saliva was of bad quality and asked for a test--Dr just laughed in my face--but the more I think about it, the more it seems to be it. I will investigate in that area since everything else failed for me.
Thanks 'Food Watcher'.

[wellness wanted]

WEll I tried the oregano oil, I tried a multitude of vitamins, I went off every prescription I take, which seemed to help with the nasal congestion but I have to say I think it may have just been a period where it wasn't as bad. I know people who have gone from Dr to Dr trying to find a stop to this but I know of none who have suceeded. I have included some of these post in a letter to the CDC to see if can shed any light on the matter. Please if anyone finds out anything post it. I am terribly concerned as a singer because I know this can permanently damage my voice. Thanks everyone.