If you read through this thread you will find all of us are suffering from the same thing. I always feel as though I have a cold wet cotton ball at the base of my throat area, when I breathe in deep I feel it and get panicked. From coughing and clearing my throat for over two months I have no doubt I have strained all the tissue in that area and how can it heal if I am always clearing my throat? I spoke to my doctor and he said he is hearing this from other patients. He did read this thread and also went to the NIH and found the complaints as are written here. I eat a anti inflammatory diet, Blue Zone foods, I exercise, I made quercetin, I have tried elderberry zinc, drinking large amounts of water, and take turmeric............BUPKIS! My doctor said that since this virus is so new they are only beginning to realize the long term effects. Btw, my husband also has the "glonk" in his throat minus the goofy feeling I get when I take in a deep breath. His final words.."You may have to simply wait this out and hope for the best". If you had anything more serious you would have known long ago. Stay the course and keep the faith as it is all we have. According to my doctor, the reason we are over producing phlegm, is because our immune system stills thinks it needs to do battle.