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Continued Post-Nasal Drip and Constant Mucus in Throat
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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Well I’ll sure give the popcorn a try! Ice cream same here but non dairy cones like from McDonald’s or Burger King? They do just fine! As good as an apple anyway which is one of my best bets.
I realllllllly shouldnt post this, because I don’t want to be a downer. But. My immunologist said my inability to swallow could be —read it: could be— from mast cell activation. She had me tested extensively, and I register as “severe”. It was such a relief to hear there might be a reason. ( did you read that I first had labs done? It’s taken 3 months to parse this all out. Please do not decide from this post that you have it. Please!!!) BUT: The next day I went to the “BIG ENT specialist” who “specializes in swallowing issues.” He said post nasal drip was an ambiguous term that doesn’t mean anything, really (?!?).
Do you want to guess what the fix was for the severe inability to swallow?? You guessed it correctly, o my long haulers of the world: I just needed REASSURANCE! From HIM. Reassurance that it is NOT an issue, that it is not something to get worried about ( read: you’re overly anxious and you are causing this). That actually? NOTHING is wrong at all. If I stop coughing ( I interrupt him, I don’t HAVE a cough) I will loosen my tight throat muscles. But either way, I just need to know that I am “Neuro-Normal, not Neuro-divergent” ( what the?).
I couldn’t get out fast enough.
And Yes, I had told his MA about the MCAS diagnosis B4 my appt. She just didn’t tell him, or it didn’t matter, or something. As I got up to leave he said— “you’re a piece of Cake “
Ugh. Bite me.
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2 ReactionsAlso? I got Covid in March of 2020. Severe case, quarantined for almost 3 months. Swallowing started happening when I had Covid— never had it before. I asked the RN overseeing my wellness calls. She said “NO— that’s not Covid”. I’m telling you this because I’ve been searching for help since 6/20. Do not give up. There is help out there, but it’s FINDING it that has taken me years.
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1 ReactionI sure will! Blessings & Prayers....
i wish these people could experience what we are...give them a few days or weeks...maybe then they would get it...for me it is NOT post nasal drip that is causing this thick junk in the back of my throat now for three years and seven months, my sinuses can be completely clear and i still have it, it never goes away......guess we just have to figure out how to fix it on our own...hang in there..
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2 ReactionsI agree with the MCAS (Mast Cell Activation) comment. I did NAET acupressure therapy to help with mine. Awesome results. Still having some plugged ear and drainage issues 15 months long haul. I've been to all the specialists at Mayo, have a great plan in place but this is the last thing to be addressed and no one seems to know!!!
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1 ReactionI am so sorry this happened to you. It's frustrating when "specialists" brush you off or don't listen. You want to RUN! I was told that my throat clearing by a specialist could just be a habit and possibly I may need to go for biofeedback. I didn't say anything because I clear my throat due to all this mucousy over production of saliva since Covid and allergies. I keep hearing about MA and I am going to do my research. Going to Long Covid Recovery Clinic soon. Stay tuned... Praying for you to find answers. God Bless You!
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1 ReactionI wonder if what might be helping is the salt with popcorn as a chance remark by my dentist said to only use saline rinses as a mouthwash/gargle as it’s apparently it is a known bactericidal. Yes I know Covid is viral but could there be a pesky bug sitting in sinus or throat. My PND is horrid as it fills tonsillitis crypts and causing stones on tonsils. Just little positive news it was dreadful for 6/12 probably saying too soon although still present not choking me or keeping me awake propped up and was only getting 4hrs max/night.
Did you just take one 10mg pill a day? For how many days?
Hopefully, everyone with mucous issues have had several Nasal-Endoscopy tests performed. I say several, because it took three different ENTs to finally find the cause of my problem. All three ENTs did the exact same Nasal-Endoscopy, yet it took a University ENT to find the cancer near my vocal cords, and later finding my vocal cords to be paralyzed. During radiation treatments I contracted Covid, breaking ribs with four months of forceful coughing. After the radiation treatment, it was becoming more difficult to breath because of thick mucus stuck in my throat. Then, Covid struck again, and right after the second "vaccination." After that second bout, no amount of nebulizing would alleviate the thick, stuck mucus. Literally, at deaths door, this wonderful ENT found the vocal cords to be paralyzed and suggested a Tracheotomy...I know...who wants a horrible Tracheotomy? I sure didn't, but you know what? It is the best thing that has happened to me throughout this ordeal. All the gunk can be easily coughed right out that hole in my neck or suctioned if needed. Imagine a clogged sink drain where the clog is out of reach. Now imagine that drain with a hole drilled where the clog accumulates. Most days, I forget the tracheotomy is even there, really. All this to say, please find out the condition of your vocal cords. They are the door that open and close allowing mucus through. Radiation, Covid, or a combination of the two can wreak havoc on these mechanisms. A Swallow Study is a fabulous procedure too. It will show you eating and drinking on a screen. This is done through an X-ray type machine. Best wishes to all the mucus sufferers.
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