Slime/Mucous in throat while riding

[gminator]

Hi,

 

For a long time I've had a massive problem slime build up in my throat while ridding, its a nauseating type of slime build up that forces you to stop and wait for it to dissipate.

 

I've made a point to drink loads of water of days that I ride, yesterday I had about 2 liters and still have the same issue. I've started ridding with electrolyte tablets to see if it helps, but no cigar

 

Anyone experienced this, is it something you typically seek medical attention for?

[MrJacques]

How much dairy do you consume? It can cause extra phlegm. I typically find that exercise makes my nasal passages release a lot of built up mucus.

[SwissVan]

Hi,

 

For a long time I've had a massive problem slime build up in my throat while ridding, its a nauseating type of slime build up that forces you to stop and wait for it to dissipate.

 

I've made a point to drink loads of water of days that I ride, yesterday I had about 2 liters and still have the same issue. I've started ridding with electrolyte tablets to see if it helps, but no cigar

 

Anyone experienced this, is it something you typically seek medical attention for?

 

Maybe its the air quality that is causing some sort of reaction, not sure about Kaapstad but the air in Gauteng during winter or dry periods is notorious for causing similar type of symptoms .

[Baaisikilist]

How much dairy do you consume? It can cause extra phlegm. I typically find that exercise makes my nasal passages release a lot of built up mucus.

 

I suffer from sinus issues and I find that almost eliminating dairy has helped a lot. Cutting out whey protein shakes has meant a lot less mucous.

[urbanroyal]

Happens to me as well....I thought I was the only one....I am not alone..

 

Only dairy is milk in da coffee...oh and Sterri stumpi after the ride..

[Bubblez]

Could possibly a post nasal drip?

I've got a spray that I use before bed, that seems to help. Will check the name when I get home, and post it.

[gminator]

Happens to me as well....I thought I was the only one....I am not alone..

 

Only dairy is milk in da coffee...oh and Sterri stumpi after the ride..

 

Haha glad that I'm the not only with this problem or the only one with an affinity for Sterri stumpies B-)....

 

I've read about the dairy product thing, yesterday I had like one cup of coffee in the morning and the rest of the day was just a few glasses of water a power aid and a coke... I had to stop like there like times due that nauseating feeling even with the electrolyte tablets.

 

I'ts weird cause its not like I feel particularly exhausted when it happens my breathing and heart rate is reasonable.

 

I sorta assumed that it was just saliva drying up due breathing through my mouth, tried the whole in through the nose out through the mouth but that's way to much work!

Edited August 2, 2013 by gminator

[corrie.kuilder]

It also happens to me, hate that, coz then its spitting time.

[Guest Latent Blue]

Reaction to the drying of your airways... some people have it more than others...

 

Some people sweat more than others

Some people fart more than others

 

Its in your genes...

[akneethling]

Could possibly a post nasal drip?

I've got a spray that I use before bed, that seems to help. Will check the name when I get home, and post it.

Yep. I think so too. I also have a post nasal drip....... it's irritating to manage. ..... especially while riding.

[King_Crispy]

So spit it out.

Some cold winter's days need more spoeg than others

[Big H*]

It also happens to me, hate that, coz then its spitting time.

 

Good way to get rid of people sitting in your slip and not helping!!!

[ChUkKy]

Hi,

 

For a long time I've had a massive problem slime build up in my throat while ridding, its a nauseating type of slime build up that forces you to stop and wait for it to dissipate.

 

I've made a point to drink loads of water of days that I ride, yesterday I had about 2 liters and still have the same issue. I've started ridding with electrolyte tablets to see if it helps, but no cigar

 

Anyone experienced this, is it something you typically seek medical attention for?

 

I had the same issue and figured it was the drink I was riding with at the time, 32gi gives me this like nothing else on earth. I've spat phlegm or slime out and had a string from the side of my face to my shoulder on more occasions than I care to remember. Changed my drink and no more of that phlegm / slime to spit out every 5 minutes. Went back to 32gi to try again and got the same *** all over so I know what the cause was.

Try a different drink, I'm loving what I use now as I have none of this anymore.

[King_Crispy]

 

 

I had the same issue and figured it was the drink I was riding with at the time, 32gi gives me this like nothing else on earth. I've spat phlegm or slime out and had a string from the side of my face to my shoulder on more occasions than I care to remember. Changed my drink and no more of that phlegm / slime to spit out every 5 minutes. Went back to 32gi to try again and got the same *** all over so I know what the cause was.

Try a different drink, I'm loving what I use now as I have none of this anymore.

So what are you using now?

[corrie.kuilder]

 

 

Good way to get rid of people sitting in your slip and not helping!!!

True, lol

[ChUkKy]

So what are you using now?

 

I use the Powerbar drink and really enjoy it... the berry flavour is getting a bit much now so I need a new flavour

Berry flavour on every ride since October last year is getting a bit much, time for change me thinks