I think Wegs causes coughing that is both productive where something gets coughed up and non productive coughing where nothing much happens except exhaustion. I think both come from post nasal drip with mucus dripping down the back of our throat. Sometimes it collects enough in one spot to get coughed up. This often seems to happen to me with bronchitis. Other times it just irritates and tickles my throat enough to cause coughing, some times to point of exhaustion.
I believe excess mucus and coughing is probably one of the most common symptoms we share with having Wegs since most of seems to have damage to the sinuses which causes the excess mucus although some people may not have it. I seem to have the coughing frequently but not most of the time.
Frequent nasal rinses and having adequate humidity help reduce the problem. Inhaling steam can also help during the worst times along with using generic Mucinex and drinking something warm with honey to help sooth the throat to reduce coughing.
Last edited by drz; 03-08-2015 at 07:51 AM.
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