Question 1

i keep waking up with mucus in my mouth
i wake up with a blocked nose and a sore throat for 2 days and i have been taking antibiotics (klacid) 5 pills?

Accepted Answer

Common Cold ?: If so, it's viral in nature, and the antibiotics you are taking are worthless. If you have been seen by a physician who prescribed this for you for this specific problem, then consult with that physician. Feel better soon...

Question 2

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 3

been having dry mouth when waking up, stuffy nose and mucus that doesnt seem to go away. its been almost over a month, coughing up chunky phlegm sometimes and i feel relieved. my voice gets hoarse though out the day. been taking benalyn and it help?

Accepted Answer

: Dry mouth is probably from mouth breathing when sleeping. You sound dehydrated. Drink at least two quarts of clear fluids a day. Sounds like you have exposure to allergens or airway irritants. DC smoking and alcohol. No throat clearing, Suck on lozenges to stimulate salivary glands. You may have acid reflux disease. Could try Prilosec and eating habit modifications

Question 4

mucous in throat/mouth on a daily basis, worse during the morning after waking up, lots  thick phlegm is present,  sometimes causes bad breath..help?

Accepted Answer

Post nasal drip: This is sign of post nasal drip need to be evaluated by ENT.

Question 5

hello dr's, while waking from my sleep tonight, in a position i don't usually sleep (on my back with my head elevated about 90 ) i noticed an unsual, internal bubbling feeling when exhaling slowly, almost like a low mucus. gone when awakened?

Accepted Answer

: We swallow secretions from sinus, nose, and mouth all the time during sleep and we are not aware of this activity. I assume some secretions were stuck with your unusual head position last night and you were aware of that feeling upon suddenly awaking when the reflex swallowing had occurred.

Question 6

what causes me to spit clear, slimy mucus up for 2-3 hours after waking up in am? do i have pockets in my throat to hold the drainage or what?

Accepted Answer

Reflux: This is very consistent with acid reflux into your esophagus while you are lying flat during sleep. Try sleeping in a reclined position, avoid eating less 3 hours before lying flat, and avoid spicy foods, if it doesn't get better be seen by your primary care doctor.

Question 7

over the last couple of days i have been feeling like my head is full of fluid, brain inflamed, face and ears feel hot, mucus and waking up with a racing heart. im not sure if this is panic/anxiety or something more sinister?

Accepted Answer

: Perhaps you have acquired acute sinusitis, but, these days, could also consider the COVID-19 variant.  So, get tested, contact your doctor, and receive a diagnosis.  Not feasible to provide an exact answer, otherwise.

Question 8

ive been pretty sick the past few days, bad cough mucus filling in my throat and pain when i wake up. i had a fever but now the fever is gone. feeling better but yesterday and today upon waking i spit and found bright red blood should i worry!?

Accepted Answer

: Is the blood coming from your mouth, in your saliva, or from your lungs after coughing? It sounds like you had acute bronchitis, which is the most common reason for coughing up blood. If you continue to cough up blood or you are coughing up increasing amounts, then you need ot see your doctor. You may need to see a lung doctor as well. If it is coming from your mouth, see a dentist if it continues

Question 9

what makes mucus in the mouth?

Accepted Answer

Saliva: Saliva is composed of thin (watery) and thick (mucous) secretions from different glands. Depending on which glands are active, you may notice variations in consistency.

Question 10

what causes excessive mucus in the mouth?

Accepted Answer

Many things: Medications, salivary gland diseases and certain nerve disorders can cause excessive mucus production.  Consult with your doctor.

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I keep waking up with mucus in my mouth i wake up with a blocked nose and a sore throat for 2 days and i have been taking antibiotics (klacid) 5 pills?

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

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Been having dry mouth when waking up, stuffy nose and mucus that doesnt seem to go away. its been almost over a month, coughing up chunky phlegm sometimes and i feel relieved. my voice gets hoarse though out the day. been taking benalyn and it help?

A member asked:

Mucous in throat/mouth on a daily basis, worse during the morning after waking up, lots thick phlegm is present, sometimes causes bad breath..help?

A member asked:

Hello dr's, while waking from my sleep tonight, in a position i don't usually sleep (on my back with my head elevated about 90 ) i noticed an unsual, internal bubbling feeling when exhaling slowly, almost like a low mucus. gone when awakened?

A member asked:

What causes me to spit clear, slimy mucus up for 2-3 hours after waking up in am? do i have pockets in my throat to hold the drainage or what?

A member asked:

Over the last couple of days i have been feeling like my head is full of fluid, brain inflamed, face and ears feel hot, mucus and waking up with a racing heart. im not sure if this is panic/anxiety or something more sinister?

A member asked:

Ive been pretty sick the past few days, bad cough mucus filling in my throat and pain when i wake up. i had a fever but now the fever is gone. feeling better but yesterday and today upon waking i spit and found bright red blood should i worry!?

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What makes mucus in the mouth?

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What causes excessive mucus in the mouth?

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