pleghm in throat all the time.. whats going on?

[nautica757]

for about the last 4 months it seems every day i have pleghm in my throat, when i wake up its the worst, i usually have to cough it up a few times, and then during the day it comes and goes.. just a feeling like a lump in my throat, i keep swallowing but that doesnt work until eventually i cough it up and sometimes i can get it, sometimes i cant.. I have no idea what could be causing it, i did go to the doctor 3 weeks ago for some anxiety issues(cold sweats while falling asleep at night, dizziness) and he prescribed low dosages of trazadone to help me sleep and ativan.. i do have cats and am mildly allergic also... anyone ever get this and what can i take to help it dissipate?? thanks!

[zuzu8]

Hi Nautica-
This could just be a temproary exacerbation of your allergies, especially through the summer. Did you bring it up with your doctor when you saw him? Not sure where you live, but I had a more -than- usual "phlegmy" summer here in Los Angeles (I too am mildly allergic.... to cats, certain grasses, and whatever else grows here in La-La Land (which is just about everything!). If you are in Southern California I know that smog was at its worst in a decade over the summer.

Obviously, if you smoke, that, plus allergies just makes any new sensitivity worse. Have you tried any allergy meds from your doctor? I used Allegra (NON-D) since I didn't need a decongestant, I just wanted to dry up the phlegm.... and it seemed to help..

zuzu xx

[simplychris1968]

Hi...

I strongly suggest you go to an ENT doctor as soon as you can. You want to r/o an lump you may have in your throat (not to scare you). Sometimes what we think is not serious could turn out to be something else, you know. Keep us posted.

[NancyH]

Since you have a mild allergy asthma can also be a culprit, asthma isn't about wheezing always, it can be constant clearing of throat and a cough. GERD is another culprit that seems to produce a constant clearing and cough. It is best to have a Dr find the underlying reason so you can get it under control.

[Want 2 B Well]

You would benefit from asthma meds. Also keep your pets out of the bedroom. Do a deep cleaning in your bedroom, vacuuming every square inch to remove dust mites/dust, including your mattress, blinds, drapes, everything. Wash things in HOT if possible.
You can also purchase air purifiers and see if they help.