Do you know anyone that makes disgusting, phlemy throat clearing noises? DH does it after he eats. I've asked him why and he says he's clearing leftover food in his throat. It's so nasty but I've learned to live with it.
Yes, I do and I can't help it if I have a phlem problem. Everybody I work with has to make a loud throat clearing noise everytime they walk past my desk just to make fun of me.Originally Posted by luvmycat1
Do you know anyone that makes disgusting, phlemy throat clearing noises? DH does it after he eats. I've asked him why and he says he's clearing leftover food in his throat. It's so nasty but I've learned to live with it.
It's nastier to swallow it... mind you I don't go around making awful noises, I just have a constant post nasal drip (result of a really bad cold my parents didn't want to take me to the doctor for as a childOriginally Posted by rachelh1018
I don't see how anyone could cough up phlem and spit it out!!
That's horrible! What do you work with, a bunch of children?! People should be more mature.Originally Posted by Ellen13
Everybody I work with has to make a loud throat clearing noise everytime they walk past my desk just to make fun of me.
You've GOT to cough that crap up & then spit it out. Otherwise it just hangs in your throat if you try to swallow it.Originally Posted by rachelh1018
I don't see how anyone could cough up phlem and spit it out!!
I've been on decongestants with past colds. Truly amazing to be able to breath through both sides of my nose, at the same time!Originally Posted by NoRachelHere
Due to my lupus i have a never ending congested throat, and they tried to put me on decongestant but the insurance would not cover it and they wanted to charge me 150.00 for 30 days supply. I told them to shove it, and have to live with it. . .
I'm not sure if it would help you much or not, but could you keep a thermos of hot coffee/tea/coco at your desk? Sometimes a hot drink helps a little. Also I've learn over the years that drinking more water really does help thin stuff out and make it easier to get rid of. (I probably grossed everyone out with that.Originally Posted by Ellen13
Yes, you would think people would be more mature in an office setting. I'm the switchboard operator and I just can't get up and go into another room everytime I need to clear my throat.