Post nasal drip

[None23]

Hi,

Since having covid 10 weeks ago, I have had days when i swallow mucus on and off all of the time.

Since taking fostair the mucus has increased. I don't cough, and it's not on my chest. I think it is post nasal drip. Anyone else have this problem?

Thank you

[twinkly29]

No experience of it being caused by Fostair but sinus rinses such as Neilmed can help post nasal drip - although it is a frustrating thing to have so big sympathy there!

[None23 in reply to twinkly29]

Thank you so much! Could it be that Fostair opened up my airways and allowed more of it to drip down?

[twinkly29 in reply to None23]

No idea, sorry! Although Fostair opens the airways down to the lungs not up to the nose....

[Poobah]

Good old post nasal drip! It can be a blooming nuisance and causes no end of problems if ignored. Fostair will help your lower respiratory tract but it sounds like you need something for your upper respiratory tract.

Nasal rinses are good - as in a good soak; technique is everything. Whether you choose something like Neilmed or Beconase, be patient and use as directed in order to avoid just swallowing the rinse without letting it roll around the sinuses. Be patient though as it will take time to work. Regular rinsing should start to show benefits after a week.

You may want to modify your diet while in this period of recovery. Get plenty of omega 3 rich food and avoid processed foods and omega 6. And keep the nose breathing going in order to keep the sinuses open. It can be tempting to mouth breath while the sinuses are playing up, but this will only exacerbate the problem as nose breathing helps keep our sinuses healthy.

More about post covid breathing exercises: youtu.be/AiwrtgWQeDc(Not working as expected?)

[None23]

Thank you all for your advice and help.