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Excessive mucus production in the upper respiratory system and throat.
Good Afternoon, I'm looking for some treatment advice for my post covid chronic condition. I had covid Jan 2021, I was put on a respirator twice that year ( first time for 9 days, second time later that year for 5 days). My lungs were scarred and damaged by covid and my capacity has diminished to 46%. I developed a cough due to excessive mucus production that always occurs in the morning and randomly though out the day. The coughing fits will last 5 -10 minutes which can include a sense of drowning or a gag reflex. I am not able to identify a common trigger for these fits with the exception that bending over for a period of time or physical exertion can be a trigger. The mucus produced is clear with bubbles and there is no pain associated with the cough. I been tested for allergies, acid reflex, have had the Clarifix and Rhinaer procedures done (that was a waste) and have been prescribed many nasal sprays . I have seen 3 ENT's, 2 pulmonologist and my Primary so far with no relief. I'm finding the medical community I have encountered are unable to help me manage this chronic condition. I see many on you on this support group have a similar lasting condition. I'm hoping for some insight on a treatment you have received that has relieved your condition so that I can make suggests to my doctors. Thank you in advance for you information, John Porter
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I had COVID 2 years ago and it's still with me too. The ENT said it would take a long time to get over but I think it is here to stay. Must be permanent damage but I wonder if it is damage to lungs or sinuses or throat or what.
I had Covid in Dec.2021 and the constant mucus in my throat has finally begun to lessen.
It is still a constant but no longer causes me to choke although it definitely worsens during allergy season and, sometimes, I cannot talk without coughing.
But, given all of this, it has actually become more manageable and is no longer a constant interference- so there is hope - eventually.
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2 ReactionsIn 2018 I moved from the Midwest to California and began experiencing more allergic-like reactions than I had experienced in decades and some additional phlegm. I caught Covid-19 in July 2022. Subsequently, I've experienced excessive phlegm all the time along with all the disgusting snorting, sniffing and swallowing that goes along with it and the embarrassment of having to do this in public at times. I have gotten some limited relief from an OTC product called Mucinex which thins the mucus so I don't cough as much or swallow as much. On my own initiative, I started taking allergy shots nine months ago for the possibility that some of this could be allergy related and I found, through the testing, that I am allergic to many things. The suggestion by my PCP to use the Mucinex was useful but my ENT doctor suggested nothing for the phlegm. So, I'll keep using the Mucinex and continue with the allergy shots in the hopes of getting more relief.