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choked by snot (TMI warning)

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Meckity1 · 22/01/2019 20:39

I have like a curtain of mucus/catarrh/snot going down the back of my throat and oozing out of my nose. A few moments ago I literally was so blocked I couldn't breathe (v v scary, been happening for the last few says). I've been taking Piriteze and I've dabbed myself with olbas oil. Any suggestions? I have a Tesco delivery coming tomorrow and I have access to Amazon prime.

Further info, not sure if relevant but not to drip feed - have been to doctor who asked if I had had the flu shot, looked disbelieving when I said yes, told me to get lots of rest, drink honey and lemon and gave antibiotics (amoxycillin) for the crackle in my chest. I haven't had the energy to make the honey and lemon. So I'm using 'flu' when it isn't properly full blown flu but I feel flattened. And struggling to breathe through mucus at intervals. And coughing.

Seriously, any tips welcome.

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floodypuddle · 23/01/2019 17:02

This was me last week.... I went for a combo of decongestant spray and max strength day / night nurse to keep me awake with a side dose of echinacea. Also sod the laundry and go to bed.

floodypuddle · 23/01/2019 17:03

Also get in a hot steamy bath with some epsom salts if you have them.

Meckity1 · 23/01/2019 19:03

Just want to say thank you for all the good wishes and amazing advice! I'm bracing myself because it looks like my twelve year old is coming down with it! Thank goodness I've got all your great advice.

@floodypuddle - hope you are feeling better

@Blobby10 - it's taken @ a week to get to the 'dear heaven I can't move!' stage, so fingers crossed you will have a good time this weekend. The Tesco delivery driver (the Tesco delivery drivers around here are absolute sweeties and I know most of them to chat to) said that he had been off for three weeks.

I do feel like I'm throwing a pity party, but it does look like there's something grim going around!

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FaithInfinity · 24/01/2019 13:52

I’ve been to the GP today and I’ve got a chest infection so I’m on antibiotics and resting up!

Meckity1 · 25/01/2019 13:28

@FaithInfinity - so sorry that you've got this as well! Take it easy, and I hope you feel better soon. I'm picking up now, so I hope you don't have long before you feel better.

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