Excess mucous in throat and chest

Clover · #1 (**permalink**) 24-07-2008, 10:31 PM

I have had this 'clearing of the throat' thing for a while. I clear it constantly and it drives me and others nuts!

I have been told that I have an intolerance to dairy. So I switched to soy, rice or oat milk. Whatever is on special.

I can't get rid of this mucous running down my throat. It kind of coats my mouth sometimes and is in my chest. I cough it up. It's just gross.

Any ideas of what else I can cut out of my diet.

Just had a brainwave. Stupid me is eating yoghurt! Derrr !!!

Still. ANy other suggestions

2pips · #2 (**permalink**) 24-07-2008, 11:01 PM

How are your sinus'? my son has very small nasal passages and he has the same problem they get swollen a lot hen he has that post nasal drip going. He is also asthmatic ( seasonal) so when he gets the mucus we use the ventolin to open things up and clear things out. If it is you nose you may need to get a nasal douche thingy.. just a thought. feel better soon

Clover · #3 (**permalink**) 24-07-2008, 11:11 PM

Ahh. I get Sinus in spring. I just ordered one of those nasal teapot thingys so hopefully that will help! I think I have small nasal passages too. I am apparently very 'nasal' says my mother

Maye the pot will clear me out. Thanks

2pips · #4 (**permalink**) 24-07-2008, 11:17 PM

Where did you get the pot from if you dont mind me asking? On line? I need one too and keep forgetting. I think he gets his "little nose" from me..LOL.. I get seasonal allergies too. not fun..

Dorasmum · #5 (**permalink**) 25-07-2008, 12:58 AM

I think they're called Neti pots. I saw Dr Oz on Oprah demonstrating one. Worth a shot. No other ideas for you sorry.
http://www.empind.com.au/html/s02_ar...5&clsLink=true
http://www.lifeorganic.com.au/netipots.htm
http://www.yatan-ayur.com.au/neti_pots.htm

Em

Clover · #6 (**permalink**) 25-07-2008, 08:30 AM

Yeah I ordered one off ebay. Just search Netti Pot. I saw them at a health food shop also, but live too far away from it to get one

Hopefully it will be here soon.

Bronnie · #7 (**permalink**) 25-07-2008, 09:30 AM

soy can be as bad as dairy for some

dixiebelle · #8 (**permalink**) 28-07-2008, 12:11 PM

I have just received my Neti Pot (from eBay, and totally gross, the packaging came smelling of cigarette moke, blurgh, like that will help my sinuses!!) and can't wait to start using it/ get results. I paid $42 for a corticosteroid nasal spray yesterday, because of my ongoing issues!

Clover · #9 (**permalink**) 28-07-2008, 06:06 PM

I did too Dixiebelle! Im going to give it a go right now!!

dixiebelle · #10 (**permalink**) 31-07-2008, 01:04 PM

How are you going with it? I have found, despite using warm saline water and going slowly, I still get some burning sensation and that feeling when you get water up your nose in the pool or a wave... maybe my sinuses are just still too sensitive after my latest sinusitis episode?? It seems to be helping open up my sinuses though, and my DH also used it and thought it helped him...