2 years of throat clearing, thick mucus and post nasal drip sensation (allergy/reflux/nerve?)

Also do nasal breathing exercise. Give it a time because it will definitely helps you in miraculous way. 

1/2 hours in morning and evening too. 

In scientific terms it helps to remove toxins in your body and hormonal balance will be good. 

Thank you..!! 

I am very rarely exposed to second hand smoke since that time.....

I have the same exact problem first noticed it when I was working for an itt company about five six years ago. I do think breathing chemicals and leaded solder smoke has something to do with it. They used me as a test subject for working/breathing insolve can you believe it?! Lol strapped me up with this hose and told me to go down to the insolve room and just stand around down in that non ventilated room! Course I did I was stupid it was my first job and stuff. Came back and told me to go stay longer that I wasn't down there long enough and to put my face close to the insolve liquid lol I wasn't that stupid though. Next day the company banned workers from using insolve to clean electronic boards... though the previous day they told me it was perfectly safe and that I had nothing to worry about... So I'm definitely thinking pollutants is what caused this as I've never smoked in my life nor breathed second hand smoke other than the occasional inhale of some nearby smoker oh and of course all that solder smoke for 2 years God that company was and still is horrid. Pyott Boone Electronics yes I'm talking about you!!!!

My symptoms are as such, definitely hacking and coughing but very little mucus actually comes up I feel like it wants to but god it's just so damn thick. Sometimes I cough so hard I almost vomit it's that stubborn and refuses to go down my throat it just sits there 24/7 happily irritating me lol

To be fair i don't drink enough liquids always been a problem of mine. I've heard adding fresh lemon juice to water and drinking this throughout the day can help. I tried it but guess I didn't do it long enough cause I saw no difference. Sleep problems? Ehh I've always been a bit of an insomniac. I sleep at all hours I have no schedule and I know it's not healthy and I should change it.

I have no sinus pressure or runny nose or stuffyness at all just really thick mucus at the back of my throat that refuses to go down like it's supposed to. No matter how much I swallow or drink water it's still there. Whenever I eat though I don't notice it lol guess the chunks of food going down gets rid of it but it doesn't take long before I notice it again

I've also heard gargling salt water is supposed to help though I've never gargled much it's definitely an art! Lol I will say that this along with depression is not a good combo lol you're already miserable mentally then dealing with mucus from hell it gets to you! I try to ignore it as there doesn't seem to be a cure of any kind. I'm still trying to live with it but notice whenever I laugh it seems to finally bust up enough that I can cough out a but more than usual. I actually look forward to head/chest colds ya know the nasty ones that give you some awesome green mucus lol only then can I have up a freaking ton I'm talking a mouthful of mucus. Sad that only when I'm miserable will I be free of this peaky thick mucus it just won't let me win no matter what lol it's extremely evil I tell you

Hey are you a physician?

I have the same issues as the original poster. Been having it for 11 month now. I'm also in the process of trying to figure out if my symptoms are also due to exercise induced asthma. Weezing is also s symptom of post nasal drip but I think I have both issues and hsve to wait 10 months to get in for a stress/cardio test to figure out if it is exercise induced asthma. Right now for post nasal drip I'm taking a bunch of Oregano oil, seems to help a bit. Just go into a herbal store they are more helpful than doctors. Also in the process of seeing an EMT. I'm open for suggestions! Also rules out allergies and asthma

Hi, I too have these symptoms. I do sleep well at night but oh man after coffee in the morning I cough and cough and spit that stuff up. I've noticed it seems worse after having processed sugars. Like in the cookies at night. But then I don't have just 1 or 2😕. And sugar in my coffee. I set up a humidifier and an air purifier for night time. It is better, but still have the symptoms. I'm gonna try not to eat sugar, and start drinking herbal teas, immunity tea, Echinacea, Detox, Stress relief, all teas you can buy. I'm trying to grow my own tea garden here in Rocky Ford.

Hi-after I caught a cold this winter, and  after 6 long months of persistent coughing and postnasal drip ...after countless exams with specialists: gastro enterologist, pulmologist, ERL, blood tests, asthma tests, allergy tests, bronchoscophy, xrays and scans, sinus exams ..NOTHING I was even referred to a cardiologist for electrocardiogram..I have been examed  in and out, and NOTHING ...Needless to say I was on antibiotics, prednisone, nose rinses with pulmacort, flonase and nothing made my cough and postnasal drip go away...It was believed to be reflux at first so I had to go on IPP drugs as well.

Finally for lack of inspiration by my ERL I was told it was irritation and inflammation due to the cold that made me cough this winter. I had a hard time believing that. 

I read everything online and then I came upon a couple of people who had found relief. 

Now, I normally don't write reviews, but I was SO grateful to the 2 people who posted their comments on the same problem, that I feel I should return the favor. 

One person said that 95% of post nasal drip is caused by a fungus and NO antibiotic would cure it. 

Another person said he caught a fungus when he was in a different country.

Both recommended a nasal spray with grapefruit seed extract, which is inexpensive and can be bought online. Apparently, grapefruit seed extract is the only thing which can eliminate the fungus.

After 3 days of using it, I  have no more nasal drip, and I might cough 2-3 X a day, but NEVER like before. Apparently after a couple of weeks, all should be cleared up.

I know that if I were to tell all these doctors that cost the system so much money, and the medication that they prescribed did NOTHING for me, and all that time I wasted to get better, they would never accept the truth of what really did the job for me. 

I don't know if I'm allowed to mention the product..it's grapefruit seed nasal spray plus,  nutribiotic, and it costs next to nothing.

I hope this can be of some help and relief to others

Do you think the grapefruit seed nasal spray would work in my case since I have dry nostrils? Does it dry out your nasal passage? I never have runny nose...

Hi raven0801, If I were you, I would try it. It does NOT dry the nasal passages, not in my case. 

I have been so happy to get back to my 'normal' self...and it's the only think that worked for me.

Yes, it's an American product but you can easily find it if you google amazon. uk.

I think u can get online at amazon.com. 

You can get the plus one on Amazon for about 15 quid with delivery but I'm not sure on the delivery time.

Because of blood pressure meds, I can't drink that. 

Yes, it takes 5 days even for Plus in US, but I got the none Plus one at the WholeFood store, till the other one comes. I don't think it will hurt trying. You might find it at your local Vitamin stores or Pharmacies.

I really hope it will help and that you will respond to it as favorably as I have. For me, it's been a true blessing. If you only knew the specialists I had  consulted to come to grips with this! (And I found the answer posted online too)  So If it works for you, would be great! 

I take metoprolol for my blood pressure, which is a beta blocker, which does not interact with grapefruit juice. Statins as a group do tend to interact with grapefruit (usually it increases the statin's effects,thus further lowering BP). Do you know what type BP meds you're on? Ask your dr. It may be that you CAN use this product after all.

I really wish we all get some relief.

I am going to use it anyway. It doesn't sound like it will being on it long to help. 

Hi, I'm the original author of this thread. I don't want to burst any bubbles but please don't expect a naturally-formed nasal spray to be a magic blessing in resolving our symptoms...

I did some research into this Nutribiotic spray, and it contains much of the same ingredients as many others. XLEAR is one I used previously that also has xylitol and grape seed extract, and unfortunately this caused me more issues than good... It made me feel more phlegmy in my throat (likely because of post nasal drip), but more worriedly it cause me to gradually have really bad headaches. At one point I was referred for MRI on my brain because of it!!!! It took me about a month to figure out the spray caused the headaches, and that's only because I ran out of it......

Not intending to ruins hopes people have, but just sharing my experiences of using such nasal sprays.

Derek

So it’s been years since you first posted this...is yours getting any better at all? Or maybe you’re having it like on and off?

I ordered from Amazon, the NutriBiotic Nasal Spray with Grapefruit Seed Extract Plus, that will arrive Friday. But in the local store I found the regular one, NutriBiotic Nasal Spray with Grapefruit Seed Extract, not the Plus, from WholeFoods store. I didn't want to wait for 5 day, and tried that and I already feel it is working, I feel lighter, less mucus, therefore it doesn't go down to my chest. But can't speak up so early till it is completely gone. I tried so many things that, scared to speak up early. But I would try everything till I resolve this issue. I would say it is worth trying even none Plus one for start till you get the Plus.

However it’s nice to try stuffs that might help and share with everyone, since doctors can’t do anything besides following the benchmark and tell you “everything looks fine”.

I was dry at night, but during the day it is ok. This is what I did. I cleared my mucus by sniffing in some water in the morning, then used the spray. Currently, it is not dry, it is actually making your mucus less sticky and easy to remove if it comes down your throat. But comparably, less then two days ago. I don't want to speak too soon, but seems like it is working.

Hi raven0801, yes I understand fully and wish you all the best with any remedy you try.

It has been a long time since I posted the initial message. I have actually updated my situation/post multiple updates throughout here, but you'll have to dig through everything carefully as there are literally hundreds and hundreds of responses...

Ultimately, I am still suffering 24*7 apart from when laying down and asleep. I used warm salt water nasal douching with a tiny bit of ACV everyday, it helps for an hour or 2. I use oral decongestants on weekends when/if I want to have fun with friends and forget about things. I found relief with NAC 600mg capsules once per day, after taking for about 5 days, it was amazing. BUT, I developed prostate and lower abdomen pains from it, very weird, so I had to stop. Finally, Gelomyrtol 300mg capsules work too sometimes, like a eucalyptus oil to break up mucus. Both of the latter pills are completely natural, I would definitely recommend anyone try them (separately) t least.

Thanks,

Derek

With your nasal flushing do you use just salt or but nielmed sinus rinse sachets ? 

What oral decongestant do you use ? And why can’t this be taken all the time ? The nac capsules is it worth me trying them how big was the relief ?  Sounds like you have tried most things I’m at at my wits end with this now I’ve had it for 5 years.

In your comment you mentioned “grape seed extract” ...

There is NO grape seed extract in the nutribiotic nasal spray 

Grapefruit seed in totally different 

I have no personal gain in praising this product except to say it freed me after 6 long months of persistent coughing and postnasal drip with NO side effects compared to the antibiotics and drugs I had been prescribed by various doctors 

It may not work for everyone but the advantages make it  are worth trying.

Naddy -- I looked up Nutribiotic nasal sprays on Amazon and iHerb. There is the "basic one" which contains grape seed extract, and then there is a "plus" one which also contains grape seed extract. The plus one also contains some added ingredients such as peppermint.

Not sure what other product you're referring to....

Posting again since my other comment needs moderated since I think I mentioned too many brands...

Naddy -- both Nutribiotic sprays contain grapefruit see EXTRACT. It's clearly labelled on the on ingredients in small print. Basic and plus bottle...

As I said before (clearly), I'm not putting anyone off buying it and I have no idea if you're attempting to sell a particular product or not, all I'm explaining is my own experience with these supposedly natural nasal sprays. They caused me more harm than good, and there are surprisingly a lot of them available, all different brands, all containing a mixture of very similar ingredients.

Nevertheless, wishing anyone good luck who decides to give it a go, definitely no harm on trying for a couple of weeks.

Not counting my chickens or getting to excited just yet but so far so good.

I was wondering if anybody new if you can use this long term ?

Nazal spray worked for me. I barely have mucus, but still continue to use till I get rid of it completely. I have huge improvement.

I have to say thay I have been taking 11 strain probiotic at a high dose, 4 scoop powder and also oragano oil, 8 drops a day. Sometimes I also use sailine water to crear the mucus before using the Nasal spray. Once I feel back to myself, I will let you know.

I think you should try this, better than any medication. At the beginning I felt dryness towards the morning when I wake up, but latter it gets better. I have been using both sprays, regular one and plus one. Both work.

Good  to hear  perry37168 ! 

in my case, after 2 weeks I completely eliminated coughing and have only a slight trace of nasal drip but only  occasionally.  I firmly believe that it's not a profitable product for Pharma so it has remained in the shadows like  a lot of natural products that should be offered to patients. 

I have to say that, I sometime overdosed myself with the Nasal Spray and Throat spray to kill fungus as soon as possible. Hoping I won't have to use the spray anymore after some time. Crossing my fingers for good results.

How do you tell if it’s fungus? Do you have to get a test or anything?

Sorry to bother you with this again, but I wanted to get some more information from you. I have been using that Nasal Spray you suggested for 3 weeks now, it did make my mucus less, but not going away. Some days I have more some days I almost have nothing. I also saw some black spots in my mucus when I spit it out. Have you had anything like that? 

Did you do anything besides the spray? How often you used the spray, I use it more than advised dosage. Did you keep some kind of diet? Did you cough? Was your chest congested?

I am trying to see if anything in your process is different than mine.

Regards

Mine gets really bad about an hour after I wake up. As soon as I sit down in my car, BAM!, I am clearing my throat and hacking the entire 30 min drive to work. When I stand up it gets better. WTH is this!? Been to ENT, Allergist, and Gastro with NO solution or change. I am exhausted! 

Hi Derek,

I've just recently been experiencing very similar symptoms that came on unexpectedly. I've been to see an ENT who was clueless and didn't seem to want to help. I had started to take the NAC at the direction of a naturopathic doctor but had to stop so I could try a PPI medication to rule out reflux. It's not reflux. I did notice that when I took the NAC that if I took too much it bothered my stomach. I see you were taking 900mg can I suggest you try a 500mg capsule and be sure to take it with a meal twice a day this may alleviate some of the symptoms you were having with that. Just a suggestion not sure of it will make any difference. I will be going back on the NAC once the PPI medication is finished. My naturopathic doctor also suggested stinging nettle tea (I havent tried this yet, I'm a little frightened by the name) A few other things I've tried that seem to help are: Avamys nasal spray, gargling with warm salt water, Ricola lozengers, throat massage (you can do this yourself), fresh chopped organic ginger in a cup of boiled water with honey, black licorice tea, 1000mg Vit C daily, and breathing in steam. I still have the mucus but these things help some of the symptoms. What I find odd is that there are days I have no mucus and everything feels normal and then days like today where it's very bad.I will keep researching and keep everyone here informed of anything that helps.

Tina

OMG!!, thank you sooooooo much for sharing this!, I bought the spray (I couldn't find it on Amazon canada so I bought it through some other websites. I tried it and I felt an immidiate relief, and the mucus from my post nasal drip was reduced at least 80% that day! I had this for almost a year and half and I was desperate to find a cure! This is my third day of using and I start to have boogies in my nose (which is good, because during this year I don't have any and I think they all ran to the back..) This is saving my life! Thank you so much, and I am very very much appreciated!

Yes, it did the same for me. It irritates and triggers my drip

Hi,

I am going to try this. Hope it helps...and if it does, Thank You!