persistent mucus stuck at back of throat
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So i've been having this problem for 2 years already. No matter how much or hard i try to get it out, it just keeps sticking on for dear life and when i blow my nose, i can only feel it dislodge a little, but not enough to be expelled, and when i do manage to expel some mucus, my nose immediately itches and i sneeze, starting the whole cycle of mucus production and congestion again. I know it's a virus since most people i come in contact with quickly contract it and i'm starting to feel a pest because of that.
Has anyone any idea exactly what sort of virus this could be, and if simply visiting an ENT to remove the mucus will put an end to this pestilent condition once and for all?
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lester90053 mark73301
Posted
Try a proton pump inhibitor such as omepresol or nexium or prilosec.
Marina_Dee mark73301
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Many people suffer with persistent mucus at the back of the nose and its not necessarily caused by a virus. Do you live in a dry atmosphere? a dusty atmosphere? Mucus is essential to keeping the nasal passages moist and dry conditions can cause an excess.
The sneezing is your bodys reaction to help keep those passages moist after blowing your nose,and again sneezing is common in dry atmospheres.
There are OTC nasal sprays you can buy to help shift the mucus but the cheapest way is to cup your hands and fill them with warm water. Put your nose in the water and sniff. This should help. When you shower,direct the spray up your nose and sniff.
You can also try laying with your head backwards over the side of your bed. You may feel the mucus sliding back and down the throat. This can help a lot. It doesnt do any harm to swallow it.
Lester has suggested a PPI but as you havent mentioned a cough then your mucus is not due to acid reflux,