Sinus Problem?

Question

I went to the doctor for a phlegm problem that I've been having. Phlegm builds up in my throat a lot not allowing me to sing the proper way I need to (I can't hit the notes that I can hit when my throat is clear of phlegm).

I've tried using Mucinex and Claritin and neither helped my sinus problems or phlegm problem. Any suggestions on anymore products I could take?

Answer 1

I am about to give you some shocking insight that may possibly save you alot of suffering. Knowledge is power right?...I have found that to be true but only when you use it. My experience with the medical industry has left a bad taste in my mouth. Don't get me wrong, Doctors are very good at what they do. Unfortunately that is all they are good at. We really can't blame them. They are really trying to help, but don't have the forsight to understand that all they really do is respond to an ailment, and almost never offer a proactive approach to a patients health. They can only respond based on their knoweledge. Most doctors stay true to the medicine they were taught and as a result they limit the options for true health to their patients. Unless you want to become a source of substantial income to your doctor and the system he supports, you will take what I have to say very seriously. This is the shocking part...the only true cure to any ailement is your own-body! Primarily your Immune System. However the problem is you are not getting enough rest, you are stressed,and the foods you eat and how often you eat are depletting your Immune Systems ability to do it's job. Now let's be realistic...How can you possibly reverse this un-less you drastically change your lifestyle. We all know that this however possible, is seriously un-likely. By the time you get around to living like a monk you would proably be re-tired and fighting some major ailement. Now... the phlegm build up is actually a sign that your body is doing it's job. This build up is actually the result of your body trying to purge itself. The fact that you have so much build up suggests, as previously mentioned that your body is overloaded. Stay on this track and I gaurantee it will get worst. Now to solve your problem, you must first believe that you are going to take care of you. No one else can truly do that. You will try your best in changing your living habits to reflect a more healthy lifestyle. Then you are going to take a proactive approach to your health. Get to know your body, know it's strengths and it's weaknesses, and use it to your advantage. Then every chance you get, you will supplement your bodys functions with natural foods & products. Remeber you are not looking for a cure. You are looking to aid your body in curing itself. This positive approach to your health will give you many more years at the end of the road, and the God given power to fight back! Modern medicine only softens the blow, and hides it for later, or until it get's worst, it's like a giant bandaid on a cut that needs stiches.

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P.S. Remember the phlegm is a result not a threat, however if you do not learn to physically remove it, it can build up and cause upper-respiratory infection ,complecating matters. The product I am recommending will at first cause your body to produce even more, then eventually dry out, but you must understand that ,that is your body's mechanisim trying to expell invading toxins,viruses, and bacteria. Yes...as grose as it sounds you must learn to haulk the phlegm out from your throat. It is an art & practice makes perfect. Trust me... I was asthmatic... I know what phlegm is! I know longer suffer from the disease. Were there is a will,there is a way. God Bless and all the best to you and yours. Feel free to ask any questions, [e-mail]

Answer 2

Since this is the Alternative Medicine board, how about trying a neti pot and flushing your sinuses daily with saline solution? If there's no mucus to drain, your throat should remain clear.

Works wonders for many. My doctor's cool with it, too, so long as it's just gravity and not pressure. (He doesn't want his patients to use a squeeze bottle system.)

Answer 3

I would suggest going to a qualified naturopath who can investigate what is causing the problem. It could be that you have a food allergy or it could be something else.

I would stop taking the claritin if it is not helping. You do not need loratadin, this is just the same thing in claritin.

Answer 4

Maybe you should try out the nose pot.  Sometimes called neti pot.  They have them at wal-mart now, but used to only find them at a health food store or internet.  It is kind of wierd the first time when you pour water into your nose, but it feels great.  You will be amazed at the gunk that comes out of there.  It will help your throat phlem because that is where the stuff accumulates as it drains from your sinuses.  You use a saline solution, like your tears, so it can't hurt anything to give it a try.  The pot you get at wal-mart comes w/ little packets of salt that you just add to the water in your pot.  Very convenient and it has good instructions as well.