Hi everyone,
I'm struggling with a recurring respiratory issue and would like to know if anyone has dealt with something similar. About a month ago, I started waking up with pain and a strange "itchy" sensation inside my chest/bronchial tubes. I suspect the cold, dry AC air is the trigger. It went away for a few weeks after treatment but has now returned.
My Symptoms:
• Persistent White Phlegm: I constantly feel like there's thick, white mucus stuck in my throat that I need to clear (Post-nasal drip style).
• The "Chest Itch": It’s a very specific sensation—like a tickle or itch inside my lungs/bronchial tubes, especially when taking deep breaths.
• Choking Reflex: While I don't choke on the phlegm normally, I frequently "choke" or have a sudden coughing fit if I laugh, yawn, or start talking suddenly.
• Underlying Issues: I have Sinusitis and Silent Reflux (LPR). I am already strict about not eating 3 hours before bed to manage the reflux.
The cycle of clearing my throat and the "itchy" feeling in my chest is becoming very frustrating. Does this sound like "Reactive Airway" from the AC, or is it purely driven by my Sinusitis/LPR?
Any advice on how to soothe this chest irritation and stop the constant phlegm would be greatly appreciated!
u/Left-Reading8622
Hi everyone,
I wanted to ask if anyone has experienced something similar.
I have a history of chronic sinus issues and post-nasal drip. Recently, I started noticing that when I wake up in the morning, I sometimes feel a lump of mucus in my throat. When I spit it out, it can be dark green and occasionally has a light brown tint.
The strange part is:
It mostly happens only in the morning
After that, my mucus becomes clear
No fever, no cough
Some background:
I had a chest infection about 2 months ago and took antibiotics for it
After that, I got a cold
I also have mild GERD and LPR
I’m trying to understand:
Is this just from sinus/post-nasal drip buildup overnight?
Could it be leftover irritation from previous infections?
Or is the brown color something to worry about?
Has anyone had similar symptoms?
Hi everyone,
I wanted to ask if anyone has experienced something similar.
I have a history of chronic sinus issues and post-nasal drip. Recently, I started noticing that when I wake up in the morning, I sometimes feel a lump of mucus in my throat. When I spit it out, it can be dark green and occasionally has a light brown tint.
The strange part is:
It mostly happens only in the morning
After that, my mucus becomes clear
No fever, no cough
Some background:
I had a chest infection about 2 months ago and took antibiotics for it
After that, I got a cold
I also have mild GERD and LPR
I’m trying to understand:
Is this just from sinus/post-nasal drip buildup overnight?
Could it be leftover irritation from previous infections?
Or is the brown color something to worry about?
Has anyone had similar symptoms?
Thanks in advance