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Question: Hello I've had red bumps at the back of my throats for a year now I went to a doctor and they gave me a steroid to take and it was going away but then the medication finished so I thought it would have went away in its own but it didn't. i was reading that post nasal drip can cause those bumps and Ijust want to know what can I do to get rid of them. Anytime I swallow I swallow mucus
Brief Answer:
Possible diagnosis: Allergy
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you for the query at HealthcareMagic
Post nasal drip can cause such red bumps in the throat.The causes of post nasal drip include allergy, cold, sinusitis etc. Since you responded to steroids before likely possibility is allergy.
Here are few things to help relieve the symptoms
-Try avoiding trigger factor for your symptoms
-steam inhalation daily to open up and clear sinuses
-warm saline water gargle
-You can also take antihistamine like cetirizine 10 mg daily
If symptoms still persist after a week please be advised to follow up with your primary care provider for re-evaluation of the diagnosis
Hope this answers your question
Please address further questions here
Regards
Dr.Lekshmi
Possible diagnosis: Allergy
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you for the query at HealthcareMagic
Post nasal drip can cause such red bumps in the throat.The causes of post nasal drip include allergy, cold, sinusitis etc. Since you responded to steroids before likely possibility is allergy.
Here are few things to help relieve the symptoms
-Try avoiding trigger factor for your symptoms
-steam inhalation daily to open up and clear sinuses
-warm saline water gargle
-You can also take antihistamine like cetirizine 10 mg daily
If symptoms still persist after a week please be advised to follow up with your primary care provider for re-evaluation of the diagnosis
Hope this answers your question
Please address further questions here
Regards
Dr.Lekshmi
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