Q: Usually when I'm nervous and have a nasal congestion, mucus builds up in my throat. I tend to swallow my mucus. I've also used nasal sprays, which didn't help my congestion. I constantly have a stuffy nose. What can I use to clear my nose and get rid of mucus?
A: There are a few things you could do to help get rid of mucus...One of them I'd have to say is drinking more water...It loosens up the mucus...I was told this by an e.r. doc when I got an asthma attack...I get pretty bad mucus from time to time as well, and another thing that works is the over-the-counter drug, "Guaifenesin". This ingredient is found in most cough syrups, & also found in Mucinex (which is really good, cuz it's a pill you take once every 6-12 hours)...Also, another medication I find works WONDERS is the prescription nasal spray called, "Nasonex"...Ask your doc for a script...Best wishes!