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What Causes Stinging Sensation In Throat Along With Constant Mucus Drainage?

My grandfather has had a problem with mucus drainage for the past 6 years. Its very bad, sometimes worse than others. He can t lay flat on his back, such as a bed, so therefore he has to stay in a chair sitting up to sleep. We have taken him to doctors and they can t seem to figure out the problem. He explains it as stringing in the back of his throat he gets strangled very easy. Any ideas on what it may be?
Fri, 3 Jul 2015
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Thanks for consulting at my virtual clinic. I have carefully worked through your case, and I can realize your health worries. Being your physician, I assure you not to worry as I will take care all of your medical concerns.
 
It seems to be infection of the throat. Usually a fungal infection causes it. And sometimes muscles of the pharynx and/or tongue get paralyzed and when patient sleeps in bed, his tongue blocks the airway by dropping backwards. So it may be due to the reason of nerve damage causing the issues.

I suggest his complete neurological evaluation. Neurologist will test the peripheral nerves and will treat accordingly.

Hope it helps. If you need further, detailed and quick assistance related to any health issues in future, feel free to 'ask me a question' directly from my profile.

Have a wonderful time ahead.
 

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DR. MUHAMMAD M. HANIF

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What Causes Stinging Sensation In Throat Along With Constant Mucus Drainage?

Dr. Hanif warmly Welcomes you! Thanks for consulting at my virtual clinic. I have carefully worked through your case, and I can realize your health worries. Being your physician, I assure you not to worry as I will take care all of your medical concerns.   It seems to be infection of the throat. Usually a fungal infection causes it. And sometimes muscles of the pharynx and/or tongue get paralyzed and when patient sleeps in bed, his tongue blocks the airway by dropping backwards. So it may be due to the reason of nerve damage causing the issues. I suggest his complete neurological evaluation. Neurologist will test the peripheral nerves and will treat accordingly. Hope it helps. If you need further, detailed and quick assistance related to any health issues in future, feel free to ask me a question directly from my profile. Have a wonderful time ahead.   Best Regards! DR. MUHAMMAD M. HANIF USA