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Post Nasal Drip and Persistent Cough

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Dixieb
Dixieb

I have been suffering from this for 8 months now.  I am getting to the end of my tether,  no one seems to help.  All the doctor has given me is these stupid nasal sprays which are as good as useless.   I have high blood pressure which is kept lower through tablets so I have to be careful what I take but surely there is a tablet you can take to dry this up.

Has anybody any answers.

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  • AgW
    AgW Dixieb

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    No you'll choke yourself that way. Take the tube out, lean well forward over the sink and turn your head to one side. Apply bottle top firmly to upper nostril and queeze bottle gently keeping mouth open. If you aren't leaning forward enough or don't have your head on one side the liquid will run into the back of your throat and you'll gag. This occasionally happens to me but I just stop and start again You will then taste a bit of salt in your mouth. It's worth persisting, I've been doing it at least 6 weeks now, my nostrils feel nice and clear once I've gently blown my nose afterwards and very little problem now with thick mucus in throat.
    • Dixieb
      Dixieb AgW

      Posted

      I wil have another go today and bear in mind all that has been said. The last thing I want is to be choked (mind you if I cough for a lot longer I can see folk queuing up to choke me anyway).   I did notice a salty taste in my mouth yesterday afternoon and if fact it made me sick but may be not a bad thing.   Not being a sickly person I find all this most strange but onwards and upwards as they say.
  • Rico9756
    Rico9756 Dixieb

    Posted

    This is the ONLY thing that works for me after 2 years... 400 mg ibuprofen. Try it.

  • Dixieb
    Dixieb

    Posted

    I celebrate 5 years of this wonderful experience in life this year.Who ever thought it would go on for 5 years. Thank you for your suggestion.I do have high blood pressure so have been advised not to take ibuprofen. I will ask the doctor next time I get to speak to him. You never know may be now they have changed their thoughts on ibuprofen.

    All the best and stay healthy.

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