Hmm... I just can't clear it... other people thought it was 'attention seeking'.
2006-11-30 00:23:43 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Other - Health
You should see a doctor. Immediately.
2006-11-30 00:41:47 · answer #1 · answered by Gone fishin' 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is a over the counter product called musinex (sp) that works very well for your problem. Also purchase some saline nose spray, which will help you develop less phlegm. If your phlegm has color to it, you should see a doctor to find out what the source is, you may have an infection. Or you may need to seek an ENT (ear, nose and throat ) specialist, possibly allergies. There are many good medications that can be prescribed for you. Good luck and feel better soon!
2006-11-30 00:32:50 · answer #2 · answered by catywhumpass 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You may have had phlegm in your throat at one time that stimulated the urge to clear it. However, with all that throat-clearing, you have caused your vocal cords to become irritated and swollen. This makes you feel like you have something to clear out, when you actually don't.
The best way to make the sensation go away is to give your vocal cords a rest. Inhibit the urge to clear your throat; swallow instead. Drink cool (not cold) water to soothe your throat. No laughing, singing, humming, or coughing, because these will irritate your vocal cords even more. If you follow this, it should clear up in about a week or ten days.
2006-12-03 09:46:40 · answer #3 · answered by boogeywoogy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should drink hot lemon tea so u can loosen the phlegm and then cough it up it will feel funny but let it out u dont want it in your chest and lungs building up
2006-11-30 00:27:41 · answer #4 · answered by Cnj77060 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wouldnt say that it's attention seeking.. heck you have a problem and your trying to find a way of getting rid of it.... Have you tried hot tea with lemon or honey in it...?? and sometimes if you gargle with 8 oz of water warm with a teaspoon of salt dissolved in it, that helps also...
2006-11-30 00:31:10 · answer #5 · answered by Love being a mom 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is your nose stuffy it could be post nasal drip and you would need an antihistime. Make sure its clear if its yellow or green call your doctor it could be a sinus infection.
2006-11-30 00:27:19 · answer #6 · answered by Tapestry6 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Stay away from dairy products. They tend to increase phlegm.
2006-11-30 02:13:01 · answer #7 · answered by Althea 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
gargle with warm salt water. you may need to look into a sinus rinse product to help clear your sinuses and stop the flow from your sinus to the back of your throat.
2006-11-30 00:26:46 · answer #8 · answered by netrnsplnt 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
drink something hot
cider or coffee.
I drink soda but yours sounds like there is more
2006-11-30 00:31:51 · answer #9 · answered by betty boop 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
drink lots of water. it is the best expectorant.
2006-11-30 00:28:21 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋