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Phlegm in my throat and post nasal drip after Covid

Post-COVID Recovery & COVID-19 | Last Active: 5 days ago | Replies (826)
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@lhabada

I've been experiencing considerable mucus buildup since contracting covid 8 December 2020. The mucus must drain down into my lungs during the night and causes me to cough excessively when I get out of bed in the morning. I blamed the issue on covid at first, but subsequent testing and x-rays determined I have two (2) impacted wisdom teeth on my jawbone which is causing excessive mucus buildup, thus the morning coughing spells. Has anyone else experienced this issue? I'm 85 years old and too old to have them removed. Any thoughts as to how I can get relief?
Thanks in advance for any help you might have for me.

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chuckstran | @chuckstran | Feb 7 2:28am

Mucinex (or the generic - it's cheaper) for coughing the stuff up without undue strain, and maybe NAC at night to ease the mucous buildup. I've written about NAC extensively in other threads on this board - maybe with a search you can find those posts. NAC (n-acetyl cysteine) is a naturally ocurring protien in the body that is partg of the chain that regulates mucous production. It's not bad for you. Talk to your doc about it and if he/she seems indifferent or perplexed, ask the doc to do some research and get back to you.

If I were dealing with your situation, I'd make a diligent search for a skilled oral surgeon and see about getting those wisdom teeth taken care of. One opinion isn't enough.

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abdulhamid30 | @abdulhamid30 | Feb 13 5:08pm

I too have a build up of mucus constantly since I caught covid.
I have tried everything possible nothing worked.
Since you saying it could be your wisdom teeth, I am wondering I had a tooth removed at the front and have implant instead could that be causing it.
I might speak to my dentist about it and do research.
I hope I can find solution,
All the best with you..

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