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How Can Phlegm Stuck In The Throat Be Treated?

phlegm stuck at the back of my throat and can't clear it out. i tried to cough it out but it won't clear, i tried to swallow and its still there. this has been bothering me for quite a long time. i don't have any cold. my right nasal seems to be blocked compared to my left nasal. is benadryl going to help with my problem?
Tue, 24 Nov 2015
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Hi..
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

I have gone through your query and can understand..

As per your complain phlegm at the back of throat along with blocked nasal passage seems to be due to Sinusitis in which there is infection and inflammation in the sinus leading to fluid accumulation that leads to congestion and blocked nose and post nasal drip that causes excessive mucous..
I would suggest you to consult an Otolaryngologist and a thorough clinical evaluation along with investigations like PNS View of sinuses and nasal endoscopy can help in confirmation of cause and treatment can be planned accordingly..
As of now you can use decongestant nasal sprays like Otrivin or Nasivion and do steam inhalations, take mucolytics like Bromohexine..
Avoid chilled and spicy foods..
Hope this information helps..

Thanks and regards.
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.
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How Can Phlegm Stuck In The Throat Be Treated?

Hi.. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. I have gone through your query and can understand.. As per your complain phlegm at the back of throat along with blocked nasal passage seems to be due to Sinusitis in which there is infection and inflammation in the sinus leading to fluid accumulation that leads to congestion and blocked nose and post nasal drip that causes excessive mucous.. I would suggest you to consult an Otolaryngologist and a thorough clinical evaluation along with investigations like PNS View of sinuses and nasal endoscopy can help in confirmation of cause and treatment can be planned accordingly.. As of now you can use decongestant nasal sprays like Otrivin or Nasivion and do steam inhalations, take mucolytics like Bromohexine.. Avoid chilled and spicy foods.. Hope this information helps.. Thanks and regards. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.