Continued Post-Nasal Drip and Constant Mucus in Throat

Posted by adominic @adominic, Mar 22, 2022

I was sick the last week or January/first week of February. Home Test-negative, rapid PCR-negative. All COVID symptoms and known prolonged exposure to infected individuals make me believe it was COVID. Since then, I have had a tremendously hard time dealing with post-nasal drip and mucus collecting in my throat. It is clear, sticky and almost impossible to remove from throat by coughing or clearing my throat. Flonase does nothing, allergy pills do nothing. Had anyone else had an issue like this post COVID? How long did it last? What did you do to cope? Small problem in comparison to others that post here, I realize.

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Well, I lost my taste and smell in December of 2022 and also have stuffed up sinuses. Had 5 Stellate Ganglion Block injections and still stuffed up and still can’t taste or smell.🤷‍♀️

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@posge72

I’m currently suffering with post nasal drip, after seeing a specialist and ruling out medication, infection and allergies I’m now concerned that this could be a complication of the Covid Vaccine.
Unfortunately there doesn’t seem to be a cure, I’ve just been put on steroid spray but no relief yet. Its sole destroying and nighttime is worse, constantly swallowing to try and remove vile lump in throat.
Hope you get it sorted and please let us know if you find an answer to this awful problem.

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Hi! I had a change in my sinus after my first covid infection. It was irritated and definitely drippy, backward into my throat. My nasal cavity had what felt like a lump - like a loogey I couldn’t clear. Totally inflammation. Bad for me, trying to be a audiobook voice artist. Whatever… it was Covid era.

Lost all my stamina, and couldn’t read more than a half hour before it hurt. Worse, it made me foggy.

It has subsided somewhat, as has my vacant mind. Feel like I can think again, finally.

Also, this last allergy season was particularly difficult for even those that don’t have terrible allergies. It fired up my asthma for the first time in 15 years. It could be something like that. It took me, like a lot of people in this group, a long time to get “better”. My best to you.

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@johnmo

Hi! I had a change in my sinus after my first covid infection. It was irritated and definitely drippy, backward into my throat. My nasal cavity had what felt like a lump - like a loogey I couldn’t clear. Totally inflammation. Bad for me, trying to be a audiobook voice artist. Whatever… it was Covid era.

Lost all my stamina, and couldn’t read more than a half hour before it hurt. Worse, it made me foggy.

It has subsided somewhat, as has my vacant mind. Feel like I can think again, finally.

Also, this last allergy season was particularly difficult for even those that don’t have terrible allergies. It fired up my asthma for the first time in 15 years. It could be something like that. It took me, like a lot of people in this group, a long time to get “better”. My best to you.

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I also suffer from post nasal drip as well as clogged ears. Even after having ballooning done by my ENT to both ears and sinuses. No improvement. My allergies are worse this season and I have been getting shots for years. Hoping to find relief using a Grounding mat. Worth the try. 🤞🙏

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@sheebacat

The same issue here. I've tried many sprays, including Flonase and some steroids. Netipot, elevated bed, Mucinex.....
ONLY one that I have found to help is Nasalcrom.
NOT Nasalcort.
I found it online, not too easy to find in stores. Works wonders

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please report back if any others found help with nasalcrom. i just ordered one, with crossed fingers

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@nahyduk

My 3 month treatment plan is attached

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Did it help?

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@clarktexas

I've read through the whole thread, and my situation exactly matches several already posted.
I had Omicron in Sept 22. I was treated with ivermectin, and it actually worked quite well, I thought. The case was fairly mild anyway, like a typical cold but with a more severe sore throat. My vax status was the two main doses plus a booster, all in 2021.

Ever since the Covid, I've had a lot of post nasal drip and mucus in the throat. I have a lot of seasonal allergies so I figured it was just allergies. Then after being outdoors for most of the day on a cold December day, I came down with what I assumed was a cold. It started with massive post nasal drip or drainage, which gave me a harsh sore throat. I treated it as a cold, and it took about 4 weeks to resolve. I had a lot of sinus congestion for an additional 4 weeks or so.

I went to Florida for a week's vacation in February. We stayed in a musty condo but I felt better than I had in Texas. (Humidity helping, or just different allergens?) Upon return home I had the same crap again. And on the 20th of February, after being outside for hours on a warm, very high pollen day, I had the same "cold" show up again in the same way. Tremendous drainage, very sore throat, etc. The post nasal drip had been happening all along, but this day it went into overdrive. Now I am 7 days into this event, with very little progress. Also, my tinnitus is a bit worse than normal.

I take antihistamines, Flonase, and do a nasal rinse twice a day. Every evening it gets real bad. Based on something posted earlier, I am going to try to avoid anything at supper that would have sugar. If it helps I will report back. Also, I have 9 days worth of ivermectin left over, and I am going to try it. It is extremely safe, so it's worth a try. It sure seemed to help when I took it for Covid.

It's getting close to bedtime and I feel like I'm drowning in this crap. It sounds like it is not worth making a doctor appointment, but I probably should.

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My 7yo is suffering for last 3 years of covid related PND. did ivermectin fix PND? want to give it a try if downside is none

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@beckyt

Thank you so much. I have been using the XClear and it seems to work. I don't use it every day but found that I need to start using it more often. Will try both. We all really need help. It so ugly to have this. But you know, sometimes I wonder if it was due to the virus or the vaccine???

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My kid has the same condition, had the virus and no vaccine. guess that answers it

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@adominic
I had COVID for first time in June 2024. I had had all 7 shots but still got it.

It started off with what I thought was sinus infection but went to walk in clinic (on a Sunday) did test and positive for COVID. They treated COVID with Pavalax (spell) but not the sinus infection.

Everything got worse especially sinus infection. Did a vitural with Mayo Clinic on Tuesday. They put me on prednisoze and antibiotics. They said take Mucenix but only the one with singular ingredient. The COVID was tough (temperature and lousy feeling) but tested negative 5 days later. However the sinus infection got worse and also got bronchitis infection.

Another virtual appt. with Mayo and back on more antibiotics. Again was told to take Mucenix as would help to loosen up phelm and mucous. It did.

It took another 3 weeks for sinus and bronchitis to start clearing up. What I found was the mucinex did a very good job loosening up the mucus and phelm. I see this is symptom of many and hard to get out either coughing or blowing nose. It does help so would recommend it to help with lossening up mucus. It is OTC but check with your doctors to make sure okay to take.

Weeks later my PCP said to continue taking the mucinex to help reduce thickness and get that mucus and phelm out. There are different forms of mucinex and I was told to take the one with only one ingredient (they specifically listed the ingredient). Not sure why but were sure adamant about it.

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@jc76

@adominic
I had COVID for first time in June 2024. I had had all 7 shots but still got it.

It started off with what I thought was sinus infection but went to walk in clinic (on a Sunday) did test and positive for COVID. They treated COVID with Pavalax (spell) but not the sinus infection.

Everything got worse especially sinus infection. Did a vitural with Mayo Clinic on Tuesday. They put me on prednisoze and antibiotics. They said take Mucenix but only the one with singular ingredient. The COVID was tough (temperature and lousy feeling) but tested negative 5 days later. However the sinus infection got worse and also got bronchitis infection.

Another virtual appt. with Mayo and back on more antibiotics. Again was told to take Mucenix as would help to loosen up phelm and mucous. It did.

It took another 3 weeks for sinus and bronchitis to start clearing up. What I found was the mucinex did a very good job loosening up the mucus and phelm. I see this is symptom of many and hard to get out either coughing or blowing nose. It does help so would recommend it to help with lossening up mucus. It is OTC but check with your doctors to make sure okay to take.

Weeks later my PCP said to continue taking the mucinex to help reduce thickness and get that mucus and phelm out. There are different forms of mucinex and I was told to take the one with only one ingredient (they specifically listed the ingredient). Not sure why but were sure adamant about it.

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What was the one ingredient?

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@katey122

What was the one ingredient?

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@katey122
I knew I would be asked that and should have listed it. Mucenix products can have different ingredients to do more than just loosen phelgm and thin bronchial secretions.

Guaifenesin

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