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Sinusitis And Heavy Mucus Flow In Nose And Throat, Hoarse Voice. Diagnosed Silent Reflux, No Relief From Philosec. Solution?

I have had sinusitus and taken antibiotics four times to reduce the mucus flow. I do not have infection now, but, my mucus flow continues. This has been going on for over a year. My throat gets a lot of mucus, I carry a cup to spit in. My voice becomes hoarse in the afternoon. All this goes away when I lay down to sleep. My ENT says I have silent reflux and prescribed philosec (generic), but after two months I still have mucus flow. I have changed my diet to avoid high acid foods. How long does this go on? It is extremely irritating.
Sat, 11 May 2013
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Hello,
Thanks for posting the question to H.C.M. Forum.
Asthmatic Allergic Bronchitis ( A A B) is the disease in which there is ,breathlessness,runny nose,discharge from nose ( mucus),post nasal discharge,watery eyes,hoarseness of voice due to mucus plug.
Main cause is allergy , allergens are mite ,dust,pollen ,fine powder,spray,smokes,fumes.
Once allergy is there ,it is prone to develops infection as in your case.
When infection is there , it starts mucus formation.
It depends ,what is the nature of bacteria or virus which , producing mucus.
In your case bacteria are responsible for mucus formation because disease is from one year.
Color of mucus , consistency of mucus , can tell many things by physical examination by a physician.
Foul smell to others is also a cause of concern.
So "BRONCHIECTASIS" is the one disease in this type of condition.
Lung abscess is another cause ( if a symptomatic than fever not present)
So X ray,blood, examination will reveal disease.
Physician will tell you many things, so consult.
Good luck. Dr. HET
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Sinusitis And Heavy Mucus Flow In Nose And Throat, Hoarse Voice. Diagnosed Silent Reflux, No Relief From Philosec. Solution?

Hello, Thanks for posting the question to H.C.M. Forum. Asthmatic Allergic Bronchitis ( A A B) is the disease in which there is ,breathlessness,runny nose,discharge from nose ( mucus),post nasal discharge,watery eyes,hoarseness of voice due to mucus plug. Main cause is allergy , allergens are mite ,dust,pollen ,fine powder,spray,smokes,fumes. Once allergy is there ,it is prone to develops infection as in your case. When infection is there , it starts mucus formation. It depends ,what is the nature of bacteria or virus which , producing mucus. In your case bacteria are responsible for mucus formation because disease is from one year. Color of mucus , consistency of mucus , can tell many things by physical examination by a physician. Foul smell to others is also a cause of concern. So BRONCHIECTASIS is the one disease in this type of condition. Lung abscess is another cause ( if a symptomatic than fever not present) So X ray,blood, examination will reveal disease. Physician will tell you many things, so consult. Good luck. Dr. HET