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Continued Post-Nasal Drip and Constant Mucus in Throat

Posted by adominic @adominic, Mar 22, 2022

I was sick the last week or January/first week of February. Home Test-negative, rapid PCR-negative. All COVID symptoms and known prolonged exposure to infected individuals make me believe it was COVID. Since then, I have had a tremendously hard time dealing with post-nasal drip and mucus collecting in my throat. It is clear, sticky and almost impossible to remove from throat by coughing or clearing my throat. Flonase does nothing, allergy pills do nothing. Had anyone else had an issue like this post COVID? How long did it last? What did you do to cope? Small problem in comparison to others that post here, I realize.

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somebeach | @somebeach | Jan 13, 2023
In reply to @rose5 "I too have that post nasal drip, thick mucus in my sinuses and throat. Coughing is...." + (show)
@rose5

I too have that post nasal drip, thick mucus in my sinuses and throat. Coughing is. It too bad. But this congestion upsets my stomach; especially in the am. Oh! I constantly have headaches.
I have been going thru Long Covid for 10 mths now. Praying this will end soon.
Be kind to yourself. You’re not alone!! I will be 🙏 for you.

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I have the same. I wake up in the middle of the night and when I swallow a lot of salty sticky mucus, I get heartburn. I never had headaches or allergies for 38 years but now I have constant sinus pressure of the right side of my head. Nothing is working.

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somebeach | @somebeach | Jan 13, 2023
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@jkinc827

I have tried antihistamine. Now on 2 prescriptions for chronic rhinitis to see if they will help.

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Any luck?

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somebeach | @somebeach | Jan 13, 2023
In reply to @beebee000 "yes..sometimes the dried blood with me too, mostly though it's like elmers wood glue----really really thick,..." + (show)
@beebee000

yes..sometimes the dried blood with me too, mostly though it's like elmers wood glue----really really thick, light yellow, i have never in my lifetime experienced anything like this. i've decided i'm going to make a list of every symptom i have from this wicked virus then post it on connect...i just pray it will go away. in three weeks it will be 3 years i've dealt with it...hang in there everyone, we have to beat this!!

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Almost 3 years for me too. I have a weird feeling in my upper chest and left side from constantly trying to clear my throat cough. My cough is never productive, only "snot rockets' produce the wood glue.

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somebeach | @somebeach | Jan 13, 2023
In reply to @budreaur "I’ve been having the issue for about 17 months. Give or take. So bad I considered..." + (show)
@budreaur

I’ve been having the issue for about 17 months. Give or take. So bad I considered ending my life. It’s that bad. I can’t have chocolate or ice cream or milk they make it ten times worse. I’ve been to Five ENTs a specialist at OSU Wexner, Medical Center, ear, nose, and throat. I had a CT scan done of my face I’ve gone for allergy testing and swallow testing. I’ve spent $1000 or more on sprays and pills and testing. I thought it was we medication I was taking so I quit taking the medication because the medication exacerbates the problem. After grossing out my family and friends and living with a spit bottle by my side every where I go. I came to the harsh realization o have to live like this. Because even the most prominent ENT specialists and Rhynologist in Michigan and Ohio can’t find the issue. The last specialist put my on Zoloft thinking it was mental and like a “tick”. NOTHING HAS HELPED. Today a buddy said “it’s probably from the Covid vaccines” and sent me this link. Sure as s#%t it all started when I got my first vaccine. I also go two boosters.

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Mine my throat clearing started right after I took the vaccine Pfizer, two shots back in April 2021. Now today I see where the CDC is launching an investigation into possible "safety concern" over the covid vaccine.
I lost my best friend last year, February 6th (Bob Marley's B-Day) due to "Heart Attack" He was almost 53 years old. He had two Johnson and Johnson shots. He said he was light headed and need some air. I went out to check on him and he was sitting at a picnic table with his head down. I shook him and he "woke up" saying he was fine. His head dropped again so I shook him harder this time. He popped back up and said to call the paramedics. They worked on him for 20 minutes to no avail. He also had blood coming from his nose and mouth.

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orlanda | @orlanda | Jan 16, 2023

the mucus and thick white exudate is common during and following an infection of COVID. In the fall of 2022, the Omicron virus was around and very infectious. It is a viral change from the original virus--called a mutation. It is advisable to accept the mucus and white sticky stuff from the nose for about 6 months to a year following infection. This is the advice from an infectious diseases specialist. I had a very bad bout of COVID started Nov 1st and was ill 2 weeks,--then another 2 weeks of feeling ill, coughing [dry cough] nose blowing. It is now January 16 and the stuff remains. twice after I was well, I still tested positive for COVID! I have tried the rinsing with a light salt solution, and it helps clear some mucus. I also have a honey tea x2 daily and that helps. If it is local honey it is better if you have pollen allergies. I have noticed [but not recommending] crying, but I have had occasion to cry when a friend died and I noted that blowing my nose gently cleared up a lot of he nasal sticky stuff.
The mucus and nasal secretions are a method our body is using to assist in healing us. I have the patience to wait until I am well. We will all be well!

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throopie | @throopie | Jan 19, 2023

I'm having the same things since I had Covid in December. Did you ever get this resolved?

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mt123 | @mt123 | Jan 19, 2023

Hi, did your post nasal drip ever go away? If so, how did you solve it? I have the same think now. Three months of it. It’s driving me crazy 🤦‍♂️

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darceysue710 | @darceysue710 | Jan 20, 2023

I’m Feb March 2020 still coughing up yellow phlegm

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mt123 | @mt123 | Jan 20, 2023
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@celeste23

I had covid 5 months ago which resolved within 9 days BUT since then my throat constantly feels raw and I have perpetual post-nasal drip which creates a lot of phlegm in my throat and a dry cough. It comes and goes daily and I'm sick of it. I emailed my dr who said to wait before coming in to see him as it could take awhile to resolve but it has been 5 months. I'm ready to see a specialist but should I see an allergist, or ENT dr? I have tried allergy OTCs and saline nasal spray but nothing works. I actually had a few days of relieve and then boom its back!! Any advice?

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Hi, did this ever go away? If so, how? I have the same thing!

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celeste23 | @celeste23 | Jan 20, 2023
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@mt123

Hi, did this ever go away? If so, how? I have the same thing!

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Mone turned out to be GERD. Taking Nexium and it's working.

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