convinced myself i had lung cancer,got into a dark place ,finally had a ct scan,said i.m ok,continually clearing my throat ,feel like i have phlegm on my chest,would love to cough something up, but nothing. i am on fostair and now tiotropium, but still little improvement.Just wish i could be normal again, i am 72 but still fit, go jogging, dont get out of breath , is anyone else like this please
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Your symptoms sound very like post nasal drip which I have. It is treatable with steroid nasal spray and douching your nose. I been prescribed dymista but there is other ones you can try.
I would go to your doctors and talk over your symptoms.
Yes! Get a stream of thinnish mucous almost constantly, but very few other symptoms; diagnosed with late onset asthma and moderate/severe fixed small airways obstruction. Inhaler improves lung function but not mucous production; you could try montelucast, but I find it makes me drowsy so just put up with the mucous.
I’m so sorry to hear how bad you’ve felt and I hope the ct scan results have helped you not to worry.
I also have montelukast which helps.
Do you take antihistamines? Maybe they’d help to cut down allergic response. My throat clearing increases a lot when I’m being triggered off by allergies.
Post nasal drip is very common and it is often something you just have to live with. Discuss it with your GP and include your general health as you seem to be very anxious.
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