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Extreme amounts of phlegm

Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT) | Last Active: Jun 9, 2023 | Replies (26)
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I had covid last year around July of 22 and few months after started getting clear/white phlegm and mucus. it's coming from the head, no cough. Went to an ENT under his care for 3 months he tried antibiotics, sprays, CT scan of sinus, shows all good. During the day, I can get by but during the evening I have to get up from bed and spit this white phlegm, which my lips get sticky too. I am constantly spraying saline do it all but it doesn't change.

I have no pain; my appetite is good I function, but it has changed my life and not for the good. The last suggestion from the ENT he said he has no idea what else to do only Nasal Cryoablation, (freeze nerve in nose).
Reading up on this procedure I don't like the idea of the side effects. Also, my nasal drip is going down my throat doesn't run out of my nose. My life changed after Covid. Any ideas of what doctor might know what to do or what to do. Has anyone experience this daily just white mucus and phlegm spit up.Thank you, John

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katydid77 | @katydid77 | Jun 9, 2023

Having allergies, I have years of experiences dealing with sinus drainage down the back of my throat. I have not had covid so I can’t address your exact issues.

Following a tooth extraction caused by a cracked root I had severe sinus inflammation. My ENT prescribed nasal irrigation using a NeilMed squeeze bottle with a mixture of Neilmed saline packet in distilled water. That can be used often to flush the sinuses. She then added a tablet of Dexamethasone to be dissolved in the mixture. Dexamethasone is a steroid and acts as an anti-inflammatory. It should be used only for a prescribed length of time and always with the saline pack to prevent burning in the sinus. Always use distilled water which can be bought at every grocery, Walmart, etc. very cheaply. That way you eliminate any chemicals in your local water.

Best of luck. I know how miserable it can make you feel. Give us an update.

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