Have mucus at the back of throat after UPPP.

General Discussion on any topic relating to CPAP and/or Sleep Apnea.
y08hci0299
Posts: 21
Joined: Mon Dec 26, 2016 3:34 pm

Have mucus at the back of throat after UPPP.

Post by y08hci0299 » Fri Dec 15, 2017 10:02 am

Anyone else have this symptom? It's been 1.5 years after UPPP and I have this 'lump' at the back of my throat, like mucus building up. Apparently it's called VPI(Velopharyngeal insufficiency).
Top
User avatar
LSAT
Posts: 13329
Joined: Sun Nov 16, 2008 10:11 am
Location: SE Wisconsin

Re: Have mucus at the back of throat after UPPP.

Post by LSAT » Fri Dec 15, 2017 11:39 am

See your surgeon..ask him.

_________________
Machine: ResMed AirSense™ 10 AutoSet™ CPAP Machine with HumidAir™ Heated Humidifier
Mask: Fisher & Paykel Vitera Full Face Mask with Headgear (S, M, or L Cushion)
Additional Comments: Back up is a new AS10.
Top
User avatar
Goofproof
Posts: 16087
Joined: Mon Dec 05, 2005 3:16 pm
Location: Central Indiana, USA

Re: Have mucus at the back of throat after UPPP.

Post by Goofproof » Fri Dec 15, 2017 12:40 pm

I have it, without the UPPP. I thought it was Life. Maybe it's just life with Congestion. Jim

Yes, go to the doctor, be sure I know mine is allergies.
Last edited by Goofproof on Fri Dec 15, 2017 1:20 pm, edited 1 time in total.
Use data to optimize your xPAP treatment!

"The art of medicine consists in amusing the patient while nature cures the disease." Voltaire
Top
User avatar
chunkyfrog
Posts: 34545
Joined: Mon Jul 12, 2010 5:10 pm
Location: Nowhere special--this year in particular.

Re: Have mucus at the back of throat after UPPP.

Post by chunkyfrog » Fri Dec 15, 2017 1:10 pm

Go to a doctor anyway.
Anything new in the back of the throat should be addressed IMMEDIATELY.
Cancer is scary, but early beats the heck out of later.

_________________
Mask: AirFit™ P10 For Her Nasal Pillow CPAP Mask with Headgear
Additional Comments: Airsense 10 Autoset for Her
Top
Lucyhere
Posts: 1949
Joined: Sun Oct 18, 2015 2:45 pm

Re: Have mucus at the back of throat after UPPP.

Post by Lucyhere » Fri Dec 15, 2017 4:10 pm

y08hci0299 wrote:Anyone else have this symptom? It's been 1.5 years after UPPP and I have this 'lump' at the back of my throat, like mucus building up. Apparently it's called VPI(Velopharyngeal insufficiency).
I haven't read anything about VPI that remotely suggests Cancer. However, I would talk to your doctor. Hopefully, your surgeon or PCP will address any concerns you may have.
Resmed AirSense 10 Autoset for her w/humid air/heated Humidifier
Bleep/P10
Top


Return to “CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board”