Wicked mucusy with bronchitis and sinus infection?!


Question: I have all this really annoying phlegm in the back of my throat, I keep spitting but there's ton more. It's thick and white. I'm going to buy Mucinex in the morning, just wondering if there's anything else I can do? I've been drinking a lot of water


Answers: I have all this really annoying phlegm in the back of my throat, I keep spitting but there's ton more. It's thick and white. I'm going to buy Mucinex in the morning, just wondering if there's anything else I can do? I've been drinking a lot of water

Mucinex and LOTS of water are definitely the ticket; juice and Gatorade are good too, but stay away from anything with caffeine in it. If you have Sudafed or its generic, you can take some of that to help. Stay away from anything with antihistamines in it, as this dries the mucus membranes, and makes the mucus THICKER. Gargling with salt water can help your throat as well, and it kills bacteria to a degree as well.

Feel better soon!

If it has turned into a bacterial infection, you may need to see a doctor......you can tell if you are running a fever (even low-grade), and if the mucus is yellow or greenish instead of clear white. You should also see a doctor if you develop a wheeze or deep cough, to make sure it isn't turning into pneumonia.

Anyway, if you do go to the doctor, I recommend that you see if he/she will give you an injection of Selestone (sp?) It is sort of like Prednisone--it will give your immune system a boost and help you knock it out. You will also probably get a prescription for antibiotics.

As far as home remedies and over-the-counter meds, just buy what you need to try and treat the symptoms--I was getting some relief at night with Vicks vapor rub, breathe right strips, and OTC cough medicine with guifi(whatever sp?) expectorant as different symptoms hit, plus sudafed or something for congestion and sinus pressure.

Eat oranges or drink oj, too for the vitamin C.

Good luck--that stuff is nasty, and you will likely be coughing for a month or so even after you feel better!

Answers given are good. If your phlegm turns green or brown call a doc.

The ony things that really helped me was when my Dr. told me about a sinus wash that will kill bacteria.
you need

distilled water
sea salt
liquid chlorophyll and colloidal silver from the health food store.
in a glass mix 1/4 cup water with a pinch of salt and heat to body temperature.
add 5 drops each silver and chlorophyll and mix.
using a large dropper (like one used for infant medication) drop 2 full droppersfull into one side of the nose while laying down.
Turn the head and let it drain out the other nostril. Be sure to have paper towels handy.
The silver kills the bacteria and there are several hundred kind that can live in the sinus cavities and anti biotics don't get rid of them all.
Do this twice a day for a week, mixing up the mixture fresh each time.
Then do it once a week for maintenance.
There is nothing in this that will hurt you, and it cured me.
I do not have to take claritin, or antibiotics anymore. this will keep a cold from turning into bronchitus .
best wishes





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