I cannot clear my throat; feels like mucus is there. Suggestions?

Posted by muffincat1 @muffincat1, Mar 10, 2021

I have been to doctors and tried everything had my throat checked by doctors. nothing works it is driving me and my family nuts.

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I’ve tried neti rinse and the nasal spray saline rinse. Nothing really helps. The only thing I haven’t tried it’s adovent. I hesitate trying something else. I have tried so many meds I’m getting tired of putting that stuff in my body

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I had this and no one could find the cause until I found a Laryngologist who scoped me below the vocal cords, and diagnosed me with subglottic stenosis.

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Hi to all. Just a friendly suggestion my pcp shared about throat issues. Apparently citrus helps clear mucous but can activate inflammation/histamine so I found chewable vitamin c gummies that I can suck on couple of times a day. It has worked for me and hopeful the safe allowed couple a day can show relief for others!🌈

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Hi to all. Just a friendly suggestion my pcp shared about throat issues. Apparently citrus helps clear mucous but can activate inflammation/histamine so I found chewable vitamin c gummies that I can suck on couple of times a day. It has worked for me and hopeful the safe allowed couple a day can show relief for others!🌈

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Worth a try

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I have this issue also. Finally got to see an ENT specialist and was diagnosed with Globus Pharyngeus. Unfortunately no real way of stopping the feeling 😔

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I've had this issue for 2 years now and i'm only 21. I've been to an ENT and was told that its probably just reflux and was given a ppi. I refused to take it because i really wanted to get to the root cause of this issue. I decided to get a h pylori test because i knew that this bacteria is very common and can mess with stomach acid. Turns out i was positive and had to go through a round of antibiotics which was surprisingly easy. I then contacted a naturopath which suggested a strict elimination diet. Ever since starting the diet my mucus has decreased drastically. I remember it being so bad i would have to go to the bathroom to clear my throat because i didn't want it to distract others. I'm currently still on the diet and am slowly seeing more and more improvement, hope this helps.

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@muffincat1 Welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect, a place to give and get support.

You symptom does sound crazy making.

Below I have linked a discussion you may find interesting, where members like @sarahbrhein @emsnoseiscured @glassshark @jea1 @pokee @jfvero have discussed a similar topic.
- Every day I cough up what looks like a scab with ugly mucous and blood https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/every-day-i-cough-up-what-looks-like-a-scab-with-ugly/

When the doctors check your throat, do they see mucus? Have they mentioned allergies, anxiety, using a decongestant or over the counter allergy medication, etc.?

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@erikas my young doctor has not checked you throat even though I'm complaining enough for an antibiotic and steroids. She gave me Montelukast which gave me a migraine in the early morning. I also take Cetirizine..

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Guaefinesin 1200mg. 12 hr. Lots of room temp water.

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