Question 1

headache for 3 months after airplane ride. diagnosed with sinusitis , recovered and no headache for a month. had a cold,lingering cough for month, now extra clear mucus in throat and cough it up. headache again, ent signpost sinusitis. rx or wait?

Accepted Answer

: If you were diagnosed with sinusitis then you must see an ENT MD who will probably do X-rays and other appropriate tests and treat you accordingly

Question 2

my baby has a frothy clear mucus in his throat that i can't get rid off?

Accepted Answer

Clear mucus: The mucus may  be due to a post nasal drip. Try using salt water nose drops to clear it up.

Question 3

my baby has really thick clear mucus in his throat that i can't get rid off?

Accepted Answer

Thick mucus: See your doctor so he can culture the material and institute treatment if necessary.

Question 4

what are good methods to clear mucus in the throat, mucinex is draining the sinus but mucus is bad in the throat especially at night?

Accepted Answer

: It sounds like a postnasal drip which might respond to an over-the-counter fluticasone nasal spray... one inhalation into each nostril every 12 hrs.  If the symptoms fail to respond to this, see an ear/nose/throat specialist for an assessment of your sinuses.

Question 5

i  get clear mucus in my throat only after i eat and when i lay down to sleep. can it be caused from my heart. started when i got severe edema.

Accepted Answer

Sounds like reflux: Not from your heart at all. Most likely juice from your stomach is coming up "silently" without heartburn. You want to not eat or drink before laying down for at least a few hours. Stay away from acids like lemon, orange juice, coffee etc.

Question 6

does nasacort (triamcinolone) clear up mucus in a throat?

Accepted Answer

If allergic related: These medications are used to sinus problems  that cause post nasal drip and cough. If your symptoms for the treatment were because of post nasal drip then yes it should help with mucus in the back of your throat.

Question 7

quit tobacco 13 yrs ago. current medical marijuana. cleared throat this morning little brown mucus.not red or rusty just light brown. usually clear mucus most mornings in throat. may have coughed to help clear throat but no cough. is this ok?

Accepted Answer

No: MJ will mess with more than your throat and lungs, it messes up your brain. Quit while you are ahead.

Question 8

constant excessive mucus in throat for over a year and it interferes with breathing. what could be wrong and how do i clear it?

Accepted Answer

Thoughts..: It could be post nasal dripping.  This is a slow, constant drip to the back of the throat from the nose - can often be helped by allergy medicines.  I also think of things like reflux which could be causing your symptoms.  If it's been going on this long, make sure you get it checked out by your doc! best of luck.

Question 9

mucus in throat wont come out, constant throat clearing. worried that its throat cancer. only 23 years old.

Accepted Answer

Cancer unlikely: You may gargle with wart salty water. If that does not help, you may consider getting a blood test for a mild form of cystic fibrosis. Cancer is unlikely at your age unless you have been a heavy user of tobacco and alcohol.

Question 10

what would cause you to have a thick clear to white mucus in your throat if sinuses and chest x-rays are normal.only happens after eating, laying dwn?

Accepted Answer

GERD: Reflux can cause that.  Try an antacid for a couple of weeks and see if it goes away.

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Headache for 3 months after airplane ride. diagnosed with sinusitis , recovered and no headache for a month. had a cold,lingering cough for month, now extra clear mucus in throat and cough it up. headache again, ent signpost sinusitis. rx or wait?

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My baby has a frothy clear mucus in his throat that i can't get rid off?

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My baby has really thick clear mucus in his throat that i can't get rid off?

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What are good methods to clear mucus in the throat, mucinex is draining the sinus but mucus is bad in the throat especially at night?

A member asked:

I get clear mucus in my throat only after i eat and when i lay down to sleep. can it be caused from my heart. started when i got severe edema.

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Does nasacort (triamcinolone) clear up mucus in a throat?

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Quit tobacco 13 yrs ago. current medical marijuana. cleared throat this morning little brown mucus.not red or rusty just light brown. usually clear mucus most mornings in throat. may have coughed to help clear throat but no cough. is this ok?

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Constant excessive mucus in throat for over a year and it interferes with breathing. what could be wrong and how do i clear it?

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Mucus in throat wont come out, constant throat clearing. worried that its throat cancer. only 23 years old.

A member asked:

What would cause you to have a thick clear to white mucus in your throat if sinuses and chest x-rays are normal.only happens after eating, laying dwn?

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