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Chronic cough & sinusitis

Lung Health | Last Active: Apr 2, 2020 | Replies (5)

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@anunez- Good morning. I've also had a constant cough and lots of mucus this winter. It must have been a bit of infection because after a few days of an antibiotic (also used for pneumonia) it pretty much cleared up. But I still have mucous and a cough, but nearly as bad as before. It's scary and frustrating and uncomfortable. Have you ever been tested for COPD?
Frequent sinus infections can cause post-nasal drip, I call it "a tickle" in the back of my throat. Drainage of the mucous can trigger a chronic cough. ... It is caused by a build-up of mucus in the lungs, which the body tries to clear by coughing. Also, nasal polyps can cause a constant cough. I tend to get a constant cough more int he winter, even if I use an AC during the summer. And this year it's been especially bad. The only thing that I can say is that chronic coughs are self-propelling- once your throat is irritated it's a vicious cycle. I also found this: https://www.webmd.com/asthma/guide/cough-variant-asthma#1
Do you cough as much during the day as at night? I drink plenty of water and drink hot tea and honey every day. Have you changed your diet at all to try and calm your throat and drip?

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Thank you for your comments. The pulmonologist says I do not have COPD although it acts like it. I am starting to believe that my chronic sinusitis has somehow caused my lung issues (brochiestisis, asthma and lung infections). I work very diligently to clear my sinuses but it is difficult due to thick gummy mucous that doesn’t completely rinse with multiple sinus rinses daily. The nebulizer May be clearing the gunk from my lungs. I have noticed increased post nasal drip at bedtime. I clear my sinus and throat before sleep and I have been waking once or twice as the PND slips into my throat. Mornings are usually pretty good until early afternoon. Evenings are the worst with lots of coughing and clearing airways.
I have taken antibiotics which only help for a short time. I have yet another sputum test pending. Last 2 CATSCANs have shown area of infection in right lung.
Thanks for link, I will read it.. Stay safe