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Anyone have "cough variant" asthma? Vocal cord dysfunction?
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I’ve had constant phlegm in my throat for 57 years. It developed as a result of allergy shots. The allergist shrugged when I asked him about it. Then he asked me about emotional or family problems. I was 16. He was an ass.
I have coughing type asthma and use a steroid inhaler plus a rescue inhaler. I use Mucinex DM and sudafed as needed, as well as Zyrtec.
The Mucinex helps a little but not much. Other drs. have nothing to offer.
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@5148branelly I also have it. My doctor said not to use cold medicine or mucinex as it dries the mucus in the lungs and ultimately makes asthma worse. My asthma is irritant and not allergic so I’m not certain if it affects you the same way. The phlegm might also be coming from the sinuses and, if so, you might try Neilmed nasal rinse (with pulmicort if your doctor approves.) most importantly, try to figure out your triggers and eliminate them. Good luck!
Have you been tested for any type of immune deficiency? Having constant phlegm isn't right all the time. I have CVID-Common Variable Immune Deficiency, and I get a lot of sinus infections each year. So far this year, I have had 3-ear/sinus infections. Before treatment 6-8 a year. I was miserable. There are over 400 immune deficiencies. See an immunologist if you get worse or would like to get tested. I take infusions now once a week and my antibodies are on a permanent vacation, so I put new antibodies in my body. It does help reduce the amount of sinus/upper respiratory infections that I have. Or maybe see an Alternative Doctor-Functional Medicine. I use the netti pot a lot and Navage and they both help me. Hope things improve for you.
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@5148branelly all that mucus could be your body’s way of protecting your esophagus and vocal cords.
Liquid Musinex before bedtime may help.