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What Causes Choking Sensation Below Throat And Coughing Up Of Phlegm?
Yesterday I eat and the food would t go to the stomach.It felt like it was caught in the espophus.I started voimting and it went on for 12-14 hours. I could breathe but could even drink water. I had an upset stomach after about 8 hours and started coughing up mucus. What could be my problem.This has happened abut 3 times in the last 6 months
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have choking sensation below throat and coughing up phlegm which will cause accumulation of bacteria and other microorganisms in that area. Due to this accumulation chances of obstruction are there. it could be due to gastroesophageal reflux disease. Need not to worry. Do warm saline gargles. You should take small meals and avoid large meals. If condition doesn't get better in 2-3 days then consult ENT specialist for proper diagnosis and go for swab test. Doctor may order sputum test as well if required and start treatment as per proper diagnosis. Sip warm water after every few minutes and eat 1-2 banana. Doctor may also examine with laryngoscope or endoscopy and may remove foreign particle with the help of surgery . Take mucolytic agent like ambroxol or decongestants. You should take steam inhalation as well. Do chlorhexidine mouth-rinse as well. Avoid hot, sharp , spicy food substances and carbonated beverages.You should avoid heavy and spicy food specially at night and eat small and frequent meals.
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes Choking Sensation Below Throat And Coughing Up Of Phlegm?
Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have choking sensation below throat and coughing up phlegm which will cause accumulation of bacteria and other microorganisms in that area. Due to this accumulation chances of obstruction are there. it could be due to gastroesophageal reflux disease. Need not to worry. Do warm saline gargles. You should take small meals and avoid large meals. If condition doesn t get better in 2-3 days then consult ENT specialist for proper diagnosis and go for swab test. Doctor may order sputum test as well if required and start treatment as per proper diagnosis. Sip warm water after every few minutes and eat 1-2 banana. Doctor may also examine with laryngoscope or endoscopy and may remove foreign particle with the help of surgery . Take mucolytic agent like ambroxol or decongestants. You should take steam inhalation as well. Do chlorhexidine mouth-rinse as well. Avoid hot, sharp , spicy food substances and carbonated beverages.You should avoid heavy and spicy food specially at night and eat small and frequent meals. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari