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I cannot clear my throat; feels like mucus is there. Suggestions?
Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT) | Last Active: Dec 4, 2023 | Replies (145)Comment receiving replies
For anyone have terrible taste in mouth along with this occasional mucus that is hard to get rid of. I’ve been having a terrible taste for two months now. I e seen the dentist, dermatologist, and recently GI doctor. Nothing has helped. I have Sjogrens disease. It’s a terrible taste there nonstop.
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Hello dancing1,
Have you ever had your throat examined internally with a nasal scoping? It is uncomfortable but painless. You could have vocal cord problems. If the cords are not functioning properly or are partially paralyzed, many times a person will still be able to talk and eat/drink. The mucus is trapped and cannot get out. It is just a thought. By the way, Covid caused many vocal cord problems in certain cases. Best wishes to you.
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Hello - I have a suggestion for you as you pursue this issue. When I was on long-term antibiotic therapy, I had the same problem, and mentioned it to my pharmacist, blaming it on the drugs I was taking. He agreed, saying it was messing with my gut biome, and suggested probiotics to help restore the flora. I did that & it didn't go away completely but got better.
My Dad had the problem for many years, and he would chew on parsley or grass - he said it helped.
Sue