Dry u us stuck at back of throat

[carolg1]

Hi everyone I am tirelessly trying all sorts to budge what seems like dry mucus stuck at the back of my throat or top of t junction bottom of sternum, I’ve tried nebulising, inhaling it just doesn’t want to budge I take carbocystien any other suggestions lovely people .

[RoadRunner44]

Sometimes medication can cause this. Why not try gargling with salt water?

[carolg1 in reply to RoadRunner44]

Thanks roadrunner I was just scared that might dry it up more ? Xx

[Oshgosh]

Have you tried. Drinking loads of water

Sucking mints

Put your carbocysteine up for a day

More nebuliser

Try chesty cough medicine.good luck

[carolg1 in reply to Oshgosh]

Hi, Oshkosh, yes being trying that all day just doesn’t want to shift think it’s from me sinuses. Thanks xx

[skischool]

Perhaps try taking sips of a fizzy drink or mixing up a solution of bicarbonate of soda,sometimes gases passed back from the tummy help to shift stubborn food and it make well work with mucus,caution of course is always the word used.

Good luck x

[carolg1 in reply to skischool]

Thanks ski school I will try those x

[Ern007]

I chew sugar free gum and drink soda water. It helps. problem is when finished gum, back it comes. try sugar free sweets and even sweets with sugar. i think medication causes this problem. gargling with salt water can help, but to do this regular is not good. Sorry can't be more help,

[Alice70]

Could it be thrush

[carolg1 in reply to Alice70]

Hi alice no I think it’s larengeal reflux that’s causing it, thanks

[watergazer]

Have you tried stretching the facial muscles such as exaggerated yawing or chewing. I sometimes do a coughing noise /pant together or gargle. x

[carolg1 in reply to watergazer]

Hi thanks il give it a go x

[davehydeuk]

Try neilmed you can buy it in the chemist you make it up then follow the instructions it was recommended by a ent consultant an works wonders washing out all the horrible gunk

[carolg1 in reply to davehydeuk]

Hi Dave I did start doing that but I’m on oxygen 24/7 and my nose got really sore and dried up so the mucus was thicker thanks though appreciate it.

[moodygirl in reply to carolg1]

It's a shame you can't use a sinus rinse Carol. I used to get dried mucus stuck at the back of my throat, I think from post nasal drip, it used to make me gag. I trained myself to nose breathe and began using a neti pot. It changed my life! 😊

Breathing in steam (to which is added eucalyptus oil) might help soften it?

[carolg1 in reply to moodygirl]

Thanks moody girl I’m going to give it another go I’m drowning in mucus didn’t want to make matters worse xx

[GintyFerguson]

Have you been taught the Active Cycle of Breathing ? Drink loads,being well hydrated will help. Maybe steam inhalation? Good luck.

[Izb1]

If its connected to your sinus's try inhaling menthol cystals or take an antihistamine it could help. These are what I use when my sinus' are playing up x

[stamford1234]

My first thought was - hot drinks. Lots of good advice on here. I was driven silly last week with indigestion. One Gaviscon later, instant cure! I hope you feel better soon Carol

[mikeadams51]

Have you tried hot drinks

[carolg1 in reply to mikeadams51]

Yes thanks mike x

[Perrythomas]

Try NAC - works for me - available on internet but I believe some enlightened doctors will prescribe it- well researched antioxidant that breaks up mucus 👍

[carolg1 in reply to Perrythomas]

Are they the same as carbocystien caps ? X

[Perrythomas in reply to carolg1]

No but for me they work - try googling 👍

[RAGurl1]

I use Pilocarpine. It causes your nose and throat to loosen the mucus - I struggle with this too as I have Sjogren's syndrome, but this does help. Note though that it might raise blood pressure

[carolg1 in reply to RAGurl1]

Hi what is pilocarpine? X

[RAGurl1 in reply to carolg1]

It is a script medication (allopathic) - at least here in the US. Here is some information:

DESCRIPTION

Pilocarpine, in appropriate dosage, can increase secretion by the exocrine glands. The sweat, salivary, lacrimal, gastric, pancreatic, and intestinal glands and the mucous cells of the respiratory tract may be stimulated.

INDICATIONS AND USAGE

Pilocarpine hydrochloride tablets are indicated for 1) the treatment of symptoms of dry mouth from salivary gland hypofunction caused by radiotherapy for cancer of the head and neck; and 2) the treatment of symptoms of dry mouth in patients with Sjogren's Syndrome.

I took this from the FDA website, but since they don't like links here, you can google it yes?

[carolg1 in reply to RAGurl1]

Thank you x

[12345pink]

My friend has the same and her voice keeps coming and going not much but been told it’s mucous on her chest and drink plenty of water.