Sore throat in morning

[GreenwellSpider]

Hi everyone,

I have, for the last month or so , been waking up with a moderately irritated throat each morning. I also have a little cough which is more throat clearing. What is interesting is when I come out of the shower, my nose stream for about 10 minutes and I am constantly blowing it. I have been under quite a bit of stress at work and this is impacting my sleep - I wake up around 3am and can take an hour to go back to sleep which leaves me feeling a bit groggy when I wake up.

Otherwise, I am fine, eating well and running/cycling. Any comments hugely appreciated!

[Jenat]

Exactly the symptoms I have which are due to respiratory reflux. Worth reading what Dr Jamie Koufman says about this. Www.jamiekoufman.com. I’ve changed my diet as per her recommendations and wait to see if it helps. My gastroenterologist doesn’t seem convinced - he had never heard of her. Good luck.

[GreenwellSpider in reply to Jenat]

Thanks, having now read this it makes a lot of sense🙏

[Allot]

Hi developed the same symptoms 4 years ago but my throat was extremely sore finally got diagnosed with silent reflux - took various PPIs then managed to control with diet. Then last year developed a really bad cough for 6 months- finally after an X-ray diagnosed with fluid on the lung likely caused by the reflux aspirated into my lung - back on PPIs and antibiotics. Suggest you get an endoscope to check

[GreenwellSpider in reply to Allot]

Thank you, appreciate this and will take your advice👍

[ParkSchool5]

Hi, it could be post nasal drip causing the irritation. Google the symptoms. Regards.