Well, my problem basically sucks. My mucous is so incredibly thick and it sits between my nose and throat where I can't spit it out or blow it out, so it causes me to gag, cough, and vomit twice a day. It happens mostly after brushing my teeth (which stimulates my sinuses) and up waking up in the morning. I'm 7 months pregnant, so of course my sinuses are 1000 times worse than they were before (and they were bad before). I also constantly clear my throat all day. Tonight, I'm drinking hot tea after my episode to help thin it out. What else can I do? I'm afraid to use a saline nasal spray because I think it'll make me gag some more. Anyway, I've spent the past 7 months puking and gagging twice a day. The docs have tried antibiotics to no avail. I guess I need some type of safe, home remedy until I after the baby is born (when I can see a specialist). Any ideas? It must be driving my husband nuts by now. I cough all the time. (Makes me wonder if I have a nodule hanging back there or something). Oh, Sudaphedrine doesn't help behind my throat..only my nose *if* it's stuffed up. Tavist helps a little bit (better than nothing) and other antihistimines do zilch for me.

That sounds like really thick Post nasal drip. The hot teas and other liquids will help. I would give the saline sprays a try, or better yet, nasal irrigation. Unfortunately, I don't think you can take mucus thinners while pregnant.

Thanks, I'll have to check out those nasal systems, then. If they don't involve medicine, they should be fine. It just sounds really nasty. I'm sure the first time I do it, I'll be gagging galore... ewww...