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Phlegm in my throat and post nasal drip after Covid

Posted by danny2022 @danny2022, Dec 18, 2022

Ever since I had covid in January of 2022 I recovered from the virus but I was left with a constant phlegm in the back of my throat and post nasal drip that will not go away. The feeling of having mucus in the back of my throat actually gets worse when I try to get rid of it by coughing. I have been given steroid inhalers, albuterol, allergy medication, but none of these work. The mucus gets worse especially after I eat. I've never felt like this before and it all started after covid. Can anybody relate to what I am going through?

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abdulhamid30 | @abdulhamid30 | Feb 8 6:15am

No, no short breath.
My symptom is just mucus build up constantly.

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pbierdz | @pbierdz | Feb 8 7:09pm

Had Pfizer 2x with worsened reactions. Bronchials went into spasms. Prednisone prescribed both times. Moderna then caught Covid. Put immediately on Paxlovid. Ever since I have severe sinus drainage with very thick mucus. On Pulmacort which helps to break congestion in lungs up but this is never ending. Anyone else with this issue and better ending? Never get good nights sleep due to heavy drainage.

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glo49 | @glo49 | Feb 10 10:03am
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@covidstinks2023

Did you have pneumonia, bronchitis or asthma with it? If so, the difficulty breathing can last up to 3 months. Are you on an asthma rescue inhaler or nebulizer? It does help. I had Covid in 2022 (the worst!) & then again last year 2023 (Milder) and I was diagnosed with long Covid the first of 2023. I still have thick mucosy saliva in the back of my throat from the first time I had it. No doctor can give me anything to relieve it. I have tried it all and seen everyone from primary, dentist, ENT, Infectious Disease & Dermatologist. The Dermatologist cultured my mouth and it came back normal mouth bacteria. She told me to use Listerine, brushing, flossing, etc., I still have it. I will say that eating a very salty food or anything with sugar makes it worse. I was going to consider the above mentioned Mucostop, but, it has too many ingredients for this sensitive body. Salt water rinses, lemon ginger tea help, but, its temporary. If I find an answer for the thick mucus in back of throat/mouth I will let you know. Praying for you right now. Rest and do a little something. Rest....You may find that any type of exertion brings on the difficult breathing. If it continues, I woud see a Pulmonologist ASAP. I'm so sorry you are battling this. It's not easy. Please keep me posted. I understand and I care.

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Thank you so very much. I pray for each of us that have gone through this horrific virus. I will send my husband to Walgreens to buy an inhaler, at this point I will try anything. You are so right, when I tend to do too much, my breathing gets worse. I truly value your response. God bless

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celia16 | @celia16 | Feb 10 10:08am

I got post covid syndrome shortly after being sick the first of September 2023. Included smell/taste disorder, neurological symptoms, constant phlegm in throat, etc. My phlegm cleared up in December 2023, but has recently returned since I was very sick with upper respiratory virus Jan. 1, 2024. (Suspect another bout of covid.) Last weekend sore throat, ear ache…..yesterday full blown phlegm and laryngitis. I have no idea when it’s something new or Post covid. My friend says ask doctor for prednisone. But, I’m diabetic. (Type 1)

How do you know if it’s something old or new? Does it matter? I had no cold, virus, congestion at all from 2020 until Sept. 1, 2023…..after that…..I can’t shake it. Oh, blood sugar levels very well managed. So……idk.

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peternyc | @peternyc | Feb 11 8:52am
In reply to @pbierdz "Had Pfizer 2x with worsened reactions. Bronchials went into spasms. Prednisone prescribed both times. Moderna then..." + (show)
@pbierdz

Had Pfizer 2x with worsened reactions. Bronchials went into spasms. Prednisone prescribed both times. Moderna then caught Covid. Put immediately on Paxlovid. Ever since I have severe sinus drainage with very thick mucus. On Pulmacort which helps to break congestion in lungs up but this is never ending. Anyone else with this issue and better ending? Never get good nights sleep due to heavy drainage.

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Got COVID 2 years ago, lost taste and smell. Since then I've had significant mucus, worse in am, worse with eating, stress, etc as many have noted. Have history of anaphylaxis to peanuts, cold induced anaphylaxis one time as well. Both related to mast cell hypersensitivity. Did reading on my own, then read all the posts here and both brought me to Cromolyn, a mast cell stabilizer. Started NasalCrom, nasal spray, and since then symptoms are so much more manageable. I'm a physician and had a very hard time talking to patients because I always had to clear my throat and now I can make it through the day. My symptoms are not totally gone but 90% better. NasalCrom is truly a miracle. I think this phlegm production that so many talk about here after COVID has to due with persistent mast cell release of histamine. NasalCrom + Claritin and I finally have relief after 2 years. It was so hard on me mentally and now I feel some relief as there is something that can help. I hope everyone who reads this will try this and find improvement. I never post on blogs or the internet in general but this is just too important not to share.

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celia16 | @celia16 | Feb 11 9:25am
In reply to @peternyc "Got COVID 2 years ago, lost taste and smell. Since then I've had significant mucus, worse..." + (show)
@peternyc

Got COVID 2 years ago, lost taste and smell. Since then I've had significant mucus, worse in am, worse with eating, stress, etc as many have noted. Have history of anaphylaxis to peanuts, cold induced anaphylaxis one time as well. Both related to mast cell hypersensitivity. Did reading on my own, then read all the posts here and both brought me to Cromolyn, a mast cell stabilizer. Started NasalCrom, nasal spray, and since then symptoms are so much more manageable. I'm a physician and had a very hard time talking to patients because I always had to clear my throat and now I can make it through the day. My symptoms are not totally gone but 90% better. NasalCrom is truly a miracle. I think this phlegm production that so many talk about here after COVID has to due with persistent mast cell release of histamine. NasalCrom + Claritin and I finally have relief after 2 years. It was so hard on me mentally and now I feel some relief as there is something that can help. I hope everyone who reads this will try this and find improvement. I never post on blogs or the internet in general but this is just too important not to share.

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@peternyc , thanks for the tips. I’ll try Claritin today. I normally avoid it due to my severe dry eye. But, I have something that seems l8ke a terrible cold, so I’ll take the Claritin today anyway. I’ll try to find the spray.

Is your smell/taste better too?

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celia16 | @celia16 | Feb 15 7:41am

Sadly, the meds that are supposed to help me, work against me. They dry out my eyes and I have severe dry eye. The Claritin seemed to cause my dry to worsen, so I can’t take it. Sigh…

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justbarbara | @justbarbara | Feb 16 7:51am

I’ve been using Tesla Pearls(benzonatate) for several months with no side effects. It’s like magic for me.

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celia16 | @celia16 | Feb 16 8:29am
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@justbarbara

I’ve been using Tesla Pearls(benzonatate) for several months with no side effects. It’s like magic for me.

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Are they ok long term? I’ve had them before for cough.

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pbierdz | @pbierdz | Feb 18 6:04pm
In reply to @peternyc "Got COVID 2 years ago, lost taste and smell. Since then I've had significant mucus, worse..." + (show)
@peternyc

Got COVID 2 years ago, lost taste and smell. Since then I've had significant mucus, worse in am, worse with eating, stress, etc as many have noted. Have history of anaphylaxis to peanuts, cold induced anaphylaxis one time as well. Both related to mast cell hypersensitivity. Did reading on my own, then read all the posts here and both brought me to Cromolyn, a mast cell stabilizer. Started NasalCrom, nasal spray, and since then symptoms are so much more manageable. I'm a physician and had a very hard time talking to patients because I always had to clear my throat and now I can make it through the day. My symptoms are not totally gone but 90% better. NasalCrom is truly a miracle. I think this phlegm production that so many talk about here after COVID has to due with persistent mast cell release of histamine. NasalCrom + Claritin and I finally have relief after 2 years. It was so hard on me mentally and now I feel some relief as there is something that can help. I hope everyone who reads this will try this and find improvement. I never post on blogs or the internet in general but this is just too important not to share.

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Thank you for this post. I am now trying this combination. Hoping this provides some relief.

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