Question 1

waking up with dry mouth, mucus in throat and blocked nose. allergy related?

Accepted Answer

Could be: If this is an ongoing or recurrent problem then allergy is possible.  If it's quite new then infection is more likely especially at this time of year.  Your doctor would take factors like duration, family history, exposures, physical findings and more into account to make a diagnosis.

Question 2

after giving oral, felt mucus in throat for 6 days and on 7th day(today) i feel it extremely dry. does it have anything to do with it? he's clean

Accepted Answer

Possibly: There could be some irritation in the throat from the activity that is still healing. Please see your health care provider if it persists or worsens.

Question 3

my insurce doesn't cover my inhaler anymore whsr do i do my dry cough is so deep iwheeze all night and ihave the feeling of mucus in throat?

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Asthma: First stop smoking, this is not helping your asthma. A number of drug companies have patient assistance programs, you can look up your medication online, with a .Com after its name and see if the company offers such a program you can sign up for. Your doctor can also help you by contacting your insurance company to plead your case.

Question 4

i had a dry burning sensation in the back of my throat, but now i have thick green and brown mucus in throat, still dry, bad taste, yellow tint tounge?

Accepted Answer

Run-of-the-Mill: Sounds like you have what i just got over. No biggie. You need more fluids and brush your teeth and tongue twice a day. You may develop other symptoms too, like a cough and headache but it should all blow over in a week or so. Over the counter cold and cough meds should help. If getting progressively worse, however, then you may want to see a doctor, especially if a high fever develops.

Question 5

can mucinex (guaifenesin) dm be used for a person with asthma with mucus in throat...and a cough dry and productive?

Accepted Answer

Not preferably: I never like to use medicine that has dm in it for my asthma patients. This suppresses cough and can have deleterious effects such as increased chance of lower airway infection by causing the mucus to get stuck there. I prefer an expectorant to keep the cough loose, giving you the ability to get it up and out of the airway.

Question 6

how can you differentiate mucus from postnasal drip vs mucus from lungs when clearing throat? i don't have chronic cough, buy when i do cough to dislodge mucus in throat, it is nonproductive and sounds dry. i can also feel mucus draining down throat.

Accepted Answer

Mucus: Mucus from bronchial tubes and lungs are coughed up. The cough is productive. Postnasal dripping of mucus does drain into the throat from the back of the nose.

Question 7

haven't slept well in a few weeks, a crackling sound in lung when breathing and mucus in throat with dry cough, gets worse after i eat, lung cancer ?

Accepted Answer

Respiratory illness: It definitely sounds like you have a respiratory illness with sputum production. If you have fevers, you should definitely go in to see the doctor.Flu season is starting to arrive and it is a good time to get a flu shot and have this issue addressed by visiting your physician. Good luck.

Question 8

recently quit smoking after 20 years of half-full pack a day. have chronic sinus congestion with thick/excessive mucus in throat. also have a dry cough occasionally and sometimes wheezing associated with laying down in bed mostly. recent normal pft?

Accepted Answer

Give it time: Congratulations on stopping smoking; you have greatly improved your chance of a long healthy life. You don't say what you mean by "recently". However, smokers cough and other consequences of smoking may take take months  or years to improve after stopping. And it sounds like you might have an allergic component, i.e. asthma plus allergic sinusitis. Keep working with your doctor. Good luck!

Question 9

constant mucus in throat?

Accepted Answer

Allergic rhinitis: Sounds like allergic rhinitis or if you're a smoker then it maybe chronic bronchitis. If you don't smoke, then it can be treated by avoiding allergens, especially pollen dust, and other household triggers or you may see your primary doc and be given a nasal corticosteroid spray which are usually quite effective.

Question 10

how can you most effectively remove mucus in throat?

Accepted Answer

Hydrate !!: To keep mucus moist & mobile ensure that you are drinking at least 8  8 ounces glasses of water per day.  Warm liquids can also help to loosen the mucus. A humidifier may help.  If you have drainage from your nose or sinus area - consider using a neti pot.

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Waking up with dry mouth, mucus in throat and blocked nose. allergy related?

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After giving oral, felt mucus in throat for 6 days and on 7th day(today) i feel it extremely dry. does it have anything to do with it? he's clean

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My insurce doesn't cover my inhaler anymore whsr do i do my dry cough is so deep iwheeze all night and ihave the feeling of mucus in throat?

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I had a dry burning sensation in the back of my throat, but now i have thick green and brown mucus in throat, still dry, bad taste, yellow tint tounge?

A member asked:

Can mucinex (guaifenesin) dm be used for a person with asthma with mucus in throat...and a cough dry and productive?

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How can you differentiate mucus from postnasal drip vs mucus from lungs when clearing throat? i don't have chronic cough, buy when i do cough to dislodge mucus in throat, it is nonproductive and sounds dry. i can also feel mucus draining down throat.

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Haven't slept well in a few weeks, a crackling sound in lung when breathing and mucus in throat with dry cough, gets worse after i eat, lung cancer ?

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Recently quit smoking after 20 years of half-full pack a day. have chronic sinus congestion with thick/excessive mucus in throat. also have a dry cough occasionally and sometimes wheezing associated with laying down in bed mostly. recent normal pft?

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