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Phlegm in my throat and post nasal drip after Covid
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I am close to tears rn after reading these comments- to see that so many other people are going through the exact same thing as me.
I’m so sorry to each of you, yet it is so oddly comforting to know that I am not alone.
I have been dealing with this for almost 5 years. Ever since I first had Covid in 2020. Doctors have literally been NO HELP whatsoever and I had just about given up on even trying to figure out the root cause or how to rectify it.
The coughing and irritation in my throat is one thing- along with the disgusting phlegm that I’m occasionally able to expel (ranging in consistency from a weird foam to an extremely thick, sticky, stringy, solid white substance) yet never fully leaves. The worst part though is it has started to affect my voice quite a bit- one that was already slightly raspy, yet deep and strong and I frequently received compliments on. I love to sing too, and while I still do it anyway, the phlegm has severely limited my range, ability, and overall confidence- so I’m not where near as skilled as I once was.
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I don’t have post Covid issues and just happened to see this, but have had more than my share of post nasal secretions, sinusitis and that have caused voice issues and possibly cause of bronchiectasis. Have you used nasal rinses? Neilmed system is what Penn doc recommended. I had steroids in it for a long while, but am just using saline 1-2x/day now. It along with aggressive antihistamines for allergies. You have my sympathy. It was miserable.
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Please read my posts above,jig33 about NAC.
I was exactly as you describe after my first bout of COVID. Upping my NAC did away with the yuk that you describe. COVID the second time did some damage, I'm coping, but at least with increased NAC I can get up again without facing a 3-hour coughing jag that leaves me exhausted. NAC makes the difference.
Like you, I used to sing - but my second bout of COVID wrecked my intonation. It's as if my brain knows which note to hit but the signal doesn't get to the vocal chords. I sense that it's neurological, not strictly physical. So much of LC is neurological. I wonder if we might be onto something -it's not just the physical damage to the throat.
As to not being able to get the gooky yukky phlegm up, read my post about guiafenensen, the generic for Robitussin (syrup) for immediate relief or available in tablet form (Mucinex)to get you through the night. You cough and bring the stuff up, spit it out and be done with it, quit coughing when the phlegm's gone.
I'd really encourage you to check out NAC and I hope it works for you.