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Chronic Phlegm Collecting in my throat, I constantly have to swallow

Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT) | Last Active: May 8 1:22pm | Replies (52)
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I have been suffering with this condition for an excess of 4 years. I went to see an ENT and even though I explained my condition, I don't believe she listened and I underwent surgery for a deviated septum.
I am still suffering - with the same symptoms you are all describing and at times, I am chronic.
After continuing to see the ENT for a year, she has placed me on 25mg Amitriptyline I take daily and Esomeprazole 20g that assists - but not effective every day. Her recommendation is for me to see a neurologist as she believes its caused by nerve endings in the area.
I have cut out alcohol, dairy and sugar from my diet as I believe dairy worsens the condition. Sometimes I believe that pollens and grasses also affect me.
I have a world of sinus sprays ( Dymista Allergy is the most effective), saline solutions and throat lozenges' in my bedside table and at work. I find sleeping with my head elevated and with lozenges' in my mouth to stop the constant swallowing helps. Also multiple Ventolin sprays, and the constant use of FLO.
Yoga and breathing exercise also appear to be helping.

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jc76 | @jc76 | Mar 19 4:39pm

@sbmcadam
I had and still have but to a lot lessor degree your symptoms. I found my PCP a lot more helpful with this.

What I was told was the Vegas nerve can be over sensitive and cause additional mucus to form in throat. Usually this is around eating time. But that mucus can stay with you. What I found helped was to sit up when you eat, eat smaller meals, and watch for triggers.

I wish I could tell you exactly what helped me but I went from coughing up phlegm with coughing and coughing to maybe a single cough up of phlegm.

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madison53726 | @madison53726 | Mar 25 10:48am

@sbmcadam try sauteing one diced onion in olive oil or butter until translucent (about 4-5 minutes) then add that onion to any kind of food and eat that food or eat onion without adding to food. see if you get at least some relief.

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