Why Am I Waking Up Congested?

@Mary MM medicine can be so expensive sometimes (especially if your insurance won't cover it). There are different programs that may offer financial assistance for asthma medicines. You can find more information, here: Drug Assistance Programs. We also have a blog with helpful tips: What to Do If You Can't Afford Your Asthma Medicines.

There's also the United Way (dial 2-1-1) hotline that I like to share. You can speak with a navigator who can connect you to local resources. There may be programs in your area with emergency funds or assistance programs as well.

I hope this helps!

@Candy, I'm similar to you with the Flovent & voice at least from year round allergies.  PND 24 hrs. a day with mild sore throat.  Nothing changes either.  It's frustrating not sounding like yourself when you talk, but that's better than when it coats your vocal cords & words won't come out at all.  I've had both for about 3 yrs. now; the Dr. doesn't know anything to help.  She says all looks well, so just stay hydrated & gargle w/ saltwater 2-3 times a day.  As far as the Flovent, I've tried this whole yr. to get Humana Medicare to let me get it to no avail.  They let me get one for $95, then let me get one generic  for also $95.  Totally ridiculous.  @Moe told me I could get the generic without using my insurance at Walgreens for $118, which I can't afford.  If you can afford it, I'd go there.  Otherwise, you can do what I'm in process of doing.  I'm now going to get it from Canada.  My Dr. office told me about Simplefill, which is for people like me that either can't get their meds or can't afford the price they're being charged.  I signed up with them last wk. & will get a 2 mo. supply for $184.  And that is the brand Flovent not the generic.  This whole thing makes me feel like I'm doing something illegal having to do it this way, but this is the only choice I have for now.  I really hope one of these options work for you!

I also have this. It’s not my asthma as it’s well controlled with Flovent. At least now since I can’t get it anymore. I’ve had this since August of 2022 when I had covid and a very bad cold. Then two rounds of a bronchitis like thing but worse than that. It’s affected my voice as well. I’ve seen an ENT who prescribed antibiotics due to sinus issues which helped a little. And Neilmed nasal irritation. But I’m still back to nasal and throat issues. And I can’t get my normal voice back. It’s not fun.