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I have a serious problem with phlegm.

Posted by saunzy @saunzy, Sep 20, 2025

The only way I can get rid of this phlegm is by swallowing (gross).
This is constant. Is there anything I can do or take for this. I am so embarrassed by this. This interrupts my sleep, happens during the day, sometimes causing a choking feeling, happen al the time. My doctor here has given me a nose spray which does not help al all.
Any help would be appreciated greatly.

Judy Saunders (Saunzy)

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pattymc | @pattymc | Sep 21, 2025

the only cough drops that really help are: Broncolin . Chloraseptic lozenges were used at the hospital & I use these too..For my coughing they used Robutussin..fyi

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dcypherzzz | @dcypherzzz | Sep 28, 2025
In reply to @randallshields56 "Thank you for posting, I've had sinus issues almost all my life, drainage down the throat..." + (show)
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Thank you for posting, I've had sinus issues almost all my life, drainage
down the throat is rough to wake up with, I use something hot for
mornings, coffee or tea, preferably without creamer which adds to the
yuk. I use nose spray and there's not much comfort in it some days
not at all, a couple allergies to pollution, pollen and weather don't
help, some allergy meds help. I just happen to be in a home where all 4 of
the members have some type of allergy or phlegm. I carry no less than 4
Kleenex at a time. Sucks, but until you find the right or close enough
helper for your drainage, keep looking. My daughter's into essential
oils and I found one that helps me and it wasn't even for phlegm but
trigger finger and the smell took a little getting use to but it cut back
on my drainage. Can't explain it but it works, cut my sniffing in
half.

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@randallshields56 Have you tried chewing cinnamon gum?

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saunzy | @saunzy | Sep 28, 2025
In reply to @laura1970 "Do tou smoke? Do u have any other medical issues?" + (show)
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Do tou smoke? Do u have any other medical issues?

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@laura1970 No I don't smoke. I have a low thyroid problem, arthritis and osteoporosis.

That is about it!!!

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richardpassoth | @richardpassoth | Sep 29, 2025

I am currently working with a Speech Therapist who does specialize in phlem and hyper salivation. I am using a blow mechanism and deep breathing every day, 5 times a day. And a special breathing mechanism along with deep breathing.

What she has adamantly said is that I swallow saliva and phlem. Continuing to couth is up only restimulates the mechanism that produces phlem. So I drink water to wash it down and don't ever cough it up or spit it out. I swallow it with water...use plenty of water every day.

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fever1 | @fever1 | Oct 18, 2025

Guaifenesin 1200 mgs 12 hr release. Requires 8oz water and sipping day. This is an expectorant that works very well.

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pattymc | @pattymc | Oct 18, 2025
In reply to @fever1 "Guaifenesin 1200 mgs 12 hr release. Requires 8oz water and sipping day. This is an expectorant..." + (show)
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Guaifenesin 1200 mgs 12 hr release. Requires 8oz water and sipping day. This is an expectorant that works very well.

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@fever1 ..same as mucinex ..

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fever1 | @fever1 | Oct 18, 2025
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@fever1 ..same as mucinex ..

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@pattymc
Be wary mucinex also has one with decongestant.

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