constant clear,thick, throat mucus

Have any of you guys thought about being lactose or gluten intolerant? I have found that with eating certain foods and drinking anything other than water and liquor (without a mixer) gives me an immediate flem or mucus in my throat and stays there for a while....I am thinking it is Gluten or Dairy but I haven't really begun to try and figure it out...

 

I have been dealing with this same problem since 2009 after a serious digestive tract infection called SIBO (Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth).   Allergist (of course) tried to tell me it was allergies.  I've NEVER had this problem in my life!  After 3 years, they have realized it's not allergies!  Now ENT believes it's caused from GERD.  They have found that acid reflux that is continues causes mucus to form in the throat.  Even if you don't have symptoms of Acid Reflux, there is something called "Silent Gerd" which results in the same mucus.  Wish I had answers because it's truly destroying my voice!  See the ENT after Christmas.  I am a non smoker, non drinker, non drugs, etc.   This thing is directly caused from the digestive tract!  Check into it for acid reflux.

Hi

What you have is suggestive of a disease called (Post nasal drip) or the new name (Upper airway cough syndrome) UACS.

This disease has many causes like Allergy or Gastro esophageal reflux disease GERD or chronic sinusitis or nasal infection.

The usual treatment is antibiotics initially, then anti histamine can be used or if you have GERD the anti-acid will be enough.If you have GERD you should be more cautious about your food selection, as some foods will increase GERD symptoms.

Dr. Alhamadi

Try taking Dr Shusslers tissue salt the one to take is Kali mur. you have to take it about 6 times a day and then take a double zinc dose.

Ok, what were you diagnosed with ?

There is a very good resource at earth clinic, a guy called Ted form Thailand, he is a chemist and a wealth of knowledge, just google 'Ted Thailand and candida' and all sorts of good stuff comes up. Good luck

I would look at candida, systemic possibly. I went through I dont know how many Doctors who told me, GERD, emotional problems, nothing was wrong. Its not right, Doctors dont know too much about Candida and the extreme damage it can do to the body. Google 'Ted, Thailand, Candida' for a wealth of knowledge on candida and treatment, I am not cured but definitely helped. Raising my PH, using Borax, H202, probiotics and supplements have helped.

Great posts! I can relate to so many!

I have had mucus on the back of throat, coughing, etc for a couple of years now. I have also had swollen nasal passages. I could go on and on about symptoms, doctor tests, med, etc. So tired of this, I want my life back.

From what I read on line, I am thinking I have Chronic Sinusitis. Just thought I'd throw it out there because I am relating to a lot of sites on chronic sinusitis and there are quite a few comments that this is frequently misdiagnosed.

Next step: probably an ENT. ?

I have been reading thru a few of these and suffered really bad from very thick mucus. Very bad first thing in the morning and that was after getting up several times in the nite to clear out my throat. Felt like I was strangling. I found out I was severely VITAMIN D deficient. Doc put me on a high dose regimen for a few weeks and the situation has improved immensely and immediately. Not saying this will work for everyone but it's worth getting your Vitamin D levels checked.

I understand your frustration. I have suffered from thick mucus in the back of my throat for years now. I still do not know why but it is worse in the Winter and with Central heat. The best thing that I have found to help relieve is using a sinus rinse. These you can buy at any pharmacy store typically and have a bottle and the saline packets that come with it. Sometimes I can get by using it once a day then when having a bad day, I may use a rinse 3-4 times a day. It seems unpleasant at first but I now appreciate it so that do not know how I got by without it.

What you describe is what I have had for 50 years. It cost me a fine singing career in Opera.It takes me an hour or so to clear the mucus, When it is gone , I can still sing with the best of them. Maybe Mucus-Clearis the answer!!! Unfortunately I am 80 years young!! Good Luck

Hi I have had the same thing for over couple years now. I feel your frustration. I don't smoke either. But even now I find myself snoring which I never did either. It i horrible sometimes it feel like someone i choking me

try hot milk with honey befor bedtime.

Sir i just want to ask if you're okay now?

Wow, amazing to see others are suffering from this also! I have been having this problem for about 2 years now. EVERY morning waking up with this mucus.  I have noticed also that if I have a nap or even 'nod' off for a very short while, as soon as I wake, the mucus will have started to form.   

There have been a few changes in the past year that may account for it, giving up drinking wine and drinking ale, and worsening of other candida issues.  I have also been a snorer for many years, so quite possibly a connection between snoring and mucus build up, but am pretty sure it is a side effect of the candida.

I am now going on a high raw, vegan diet and completely cutting out all alcohol as well.  I will update people will the results, as I am certain diet will play a huge part in the elimination of this.

Will report back periodically with my results..fingers crossed!