DopieDopeMan

Hey guys, I went to see a doctor earlier. I might be able to help people out who have the same symptoms. I've had a cough develop the past few months. If I breathe in, especially lying down, I hear high pitched wheezing/whistling noises/crackles from my throat that clears for a few seconds if I cough. Also, sometimes if I take a deep breath, I can feel phlegm bubbling either in my lungs or at the bottom of my throat somewhere. So I finally went to the doctor.

Anyway, he sent me for tests and stuff and it turns out I have severe irritation to my esophagus and have damaged the esophagus sphincter muscle from alcohol abuse so it doesnt close properly. So now, especially when I lie down, stomach acid and crap like that flows back into my esophagus. My body in turn creates a huge amount of phlegm to counter the acid, leaving me with a permanent cough/throat sounds when I breathe. He says it will get better with time as I'm only 24, but if I carry on drinking I will be a high risk for throat cancer.

Just thought this might help someone who has the same symptoms. Seasonal allergies make this condition worse too.

Anyone else got this too?

biminiblue

Thanks, Dr. DopeMan.


(I just wanted to type Dr. DopeMan)

KAD

I did develop occasional wheezing and a nagging cough over the past couple years, much like what you described. It has cleared up whenever I stopped drinking. The doctor has never mentioned hearing anything abnormal but it was sporadic.

PurpleKnight

Yeah, I had a lot of acid reflux when I quit, that's what liquor can do I'm afraid, but things cleared up with time!!