"Mucinex" (over counter) will help thin mucous in throat. I have a bug, called tracheal bronchitis and saw doc this norning. I had been using the following and he said that was great. Salt water sinus irrigation, 2-Way saline nasal spray, Beconase, Afrin, cough syrup, Robitussin, vaporizers going. Doc said I needed to take the Mucinex also. Remember, Mucinex is over the counter but if you do not find it, ask pharmacist for it. Sometimes they keep it in the back.

If you tolerate anahistamines/deconjestants, they may be of help to you.

Mucinex is a tablet form of Robitussin, but stronger, that thins the mucous.

Doc also prescribed Z-Pak antibiotic. He says it will take 2 weeks to get over this and may need a second round of antibiotic.

I have coughed so much my ribs/muscles are sore.

I have read that salt water irrigation helps to prevent getting sick as well as helps to get well. It cuts loose the mucous high up in sinuses.