I agree with the spray. Ocean nasal spray is great, can be bought over the counter and if you want, you can use it every 15 minutes.

Drugs like Claritin, Allegra, Zyrtec and Benedryl should be avoided by people with lung issues because it's known to thicken the secretions. This is why they never give it to children.

Good luck and I sure hope you feel better soon.

I had that problem. I take Tessalon Perles 3 times a day and that corrected that problem. Ask your Doctor.

Since you have post nasal drip, that may be part of your problem. Use a nettie pot and distilled water with special packets to completely rinse out your sinus cavitits . 1 or 2 times day.
Then use your spray. If it is over the counter, you should be told not to use but so many days because it makes it worse.
Prescription which are pricier, can be used every day if necessary. I know because I have chronic post nasal drip and seasonal allergies.
Also several otc meds may have sudafed which is bad for us. The other two ladies gave you good advice also. Hope ypu get better.

Just thinking..I have Post Nasal Drip or put it this way. At times i feel my nose needs blowing but nothing comes out so presume it goes down my throat.....as Bren says a Sinus Rinse does work well.

The cough suppressant which i assume the ''Tessalone'' is and i might be wrong is not good if you do not cough and need to bring up mucous...

My husband has the same issue, tons of phlegm. tons, tons, tons. He is finding that using a nasal rinse each morning (with a tad of salt) distilled water helps. There is a company that makes the kit (geez, with all the times I get this prepared for him you would think I could remember the name!)

We also are now going to get the "Vest". It's a vest that you wear that vibrates and breaks up the phlegm. Hoping this will provide the help he needs. A friend of mine who's husband has the vest says it does help him. Talk to your pulmonary doctor about it.

I just ordered an Acapella via Amazon as it is not available here...Expensive little bugga fot a piece of plastic....but if it works in combination with lots of water and a neb prior, maybe i can bring up the gunk that im sure is the major source of infection.....

i sleep propped up & that seems to help me at night.

i take zyrtec for my allergies---i never thought about it drying my lungs out, but i can't stand my seasonal allergies without it...i'll have to ask my dr about it (although without it my nose is so runny that i can't wear my 02---so i guess i have to give up one for the other LOL)