Phlegm in my throat and post nasal drip after Covid

After struggling for a year and a half I too was diagnosed with GERD. Weird since I didn’t feel heartburn but had tons of gunk and an asthma-like response. I had a barium swallow test done in December that showed acid shooting up to around the level of the carina which is where the trachea branches into both lungs. I’ll see Gastro this Monday. My question to you is what acid reducer did you use that helped? I’ve already tried Famotodine, Pantoprozole, Omeprozole and Esomeprozole with no improvement.

My problem is mainly at night. Sometimes during the day. I started out taking them at night only but i need to take them all day to see if that i can permanently get rid of this. I bought mine at the health food store with ither stuff and i don't know what i paid for it. I need to go get more & i will see how much it is. I guess it just depends on how well it works for each person. I hope it works for you as it does me. Keep me updated.

I had this symptom since Jan 2022 till now 24/7.
It’s really annoying, I am trying a lot things, nothing working.
My symptom is the left side of the throat and nostril.
I will keep trying all the treatment that have been given here and see.
I pray something works.
All the best.

It has been two weeks since I went to the hospital. They prescribed Paxlovid I finished it, and I still have lots of mucus in the back of my throat and I am having a difficult time breathing. Help! Does anyone else have these symptoms?

Did you have pneumonia, bronchitis or asthma with it? If so, the difficulty breathing can last up to 3 months. Are you on an asthma rescue inhaler or nebulizer? It does help. I had Covid in 2022 (the worst!) & then again last year 2023 (Milder) and I was diagnosed with long Covid the first of 2023. I still have thick mucosy saliva in the back of my throat from the first time I had it. No doctor can give me anything to relieve it. I have tried it all and seen everyone from primary, dentist, ENT, Infectious Disease & Dermatologist. The Dermatologist cultured my mouth and it came back normal mouth bacteria. She told me to use Listerine, brushing, flossing, etc., I still have it. I will say that eating a very salty food or anything with sugar makes it worse. I was going to consider the above mentioned Mucostop, but, it has too many ingredients for this sensitive body. Salt water rinses, lemon ginger tea help, but, its temporary. If I find an answer for the thick mucus in back of throat/mouth I will let you know. Praying for you right now. Rest and do a little something. Rest....You may find that any type of exertion brings on the difficult breathing. If it continues, I woud see a Pulmonologist ASAP. I'm so sorry you are battling this. It's not easy. Please keep me posted. I understand and I care.

I am still recuperating from being diagnosed with Covid at Mayo ER on January 6, 2024. Excessive phlegm in the back of my throat still prevails.
It was too late to start medication when diagnosed, so I reverted back to supplements taken when experiencing Covid in 2020 BV (Before vaccines).

My holistic MD suggested a room diffuser using eucalyptus and peppermint plant based essential oils. Type of diffuser was not discussed, but one can read customer comments online before purchasing, A diffuser was ordered online from Walmart (One chosen was not a store item). Am looking forward to trying the diffuser, once received and will post results after using it.

Plant based essential oils were ordered online from Target, as product was an “in store” item. I would recommend researching the use of essential oils and receiving a doctor’s authorization before using them.

My current Covid symptoms are milder than when contracted previously in 2020. However, recuperation seems to be much longer. Am almost 80 years old and this recent experience has been quite a challenge after being a Covid “longhauler”.

I have to be very careful with essential oils as I have a cat. A cat's liver absorbs certain essential oils from diffusers and it could be detrimental to them. Thank you for the information. I do find Vicks helps at times (menthol). Praying you have a full recovery. God Bless You!

Good info and thank you!

I had this for almost 2 years, I tried everything, still not resolved am really struggling.
I am just praying, God helps all recover from this nasty thing.
Will post if anything comes up

Do you have short of breath also?