Lots of Phlegm

[verna2197 23]

I am having a lot of phlegm, I had sinus problems and the dr put me on meds, haven't really been able to take them very well. I can't sleep cause of all the phlegm, have noticed a few times when I am asleep I will start coughing and then it comes up, this will wake me up. Then there are nights that is all I do, just cough up phlegm all night long. I am not a big eater right now, but I might have some of the cheddar gold fish as I am watching tv at night.

This is driving me nuts.

[KateP 359]

Mucus produced while we sleep can stack up above the band while we are lying down. So in the same way that food would build up if we ate too much and then be forced back up the oesophagus, so is the mucus.

I get allergies, not as bad as yours but enough to produce night time mucus and the only thing I find works is to take anti-allergy meds and sleep propped up.

Bringing stuff back up, whether it is food, acid or mucus, while we are asleep is something to try to avoid as particles can be aspirated and settle in the lungs.

[verna2197 23]

I know that it scares when it happens. Sound asleep and start getting sick while I am asleep is not a good thing. I have been trying to sleep propped up. I have been on the couch cause I don't want to keep DH awake.

Thank you for your info.