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Chronic Phlegm Collecting in my throat, I constantly have to swallow
Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT) | Last Active: 5 hours ago | Replies (11)Comment receiving replies
@jc76 I started having this thick sticky phlegm in throat and a constant feeling of it running down from sinuses, yet nothing if I blow my nose. Started post Covid 3.5yrs ago. Saw ENT no polyps nil except inflammation. Steroid nasal drops, steroid tablets inhaled steroid, anti allergy tabs, nothing works
The ony temporary help is inhaling steam. Or squirting saline from Neilmed kit or if starting to choke at night Prp up and suck strong menthol throat pastilles. Barely sleep. Constant swallowing stuff day time def from above
I’ve been told this post nasal drip is common Post COVID no idea if it’ll stop as it’s inflamed sinus cells. Stupid symptom to get me so down and fed up
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@fiona57
You echo my feelings.
I am working with my PCP and ENT (I see next month) and will pass on anything I think can help. I try to explain the exact feelings you are feeling with the constant feeling of mucus running down from sinuses into throat and kind of getting stuck.
Have you tried elevating your head? What I do is elevate my head but I then turn my head to side and down to encourage sinus drainage out nose. I then when every I wake up will blow my nose.
I had COVID back in 2024 but it also caused a severe sinus infection and bronchitis that took me 3 months to get over.
There is a nasal spray that dries up your sinuses. I have used it but for me it goes to far and sinuses are really dry and still get throat drainage but worth a try if you ENT feels can help.