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What Causes Thick Mucus In Throat?

I cough up clear mucous all day and in the morning my head is full and I have extremely thick mucous in my throat in the morning so thick I can hardly spit it out very sticky . It takes about 30 to 45 minutes in the morning to get it out. I have an endoscopy and seen a ENT they are not finding any reason for it.. Any suggestions
Thu, 12 Nov 2015
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Hi Dear ,

As per your query you have thick mucus in your throat specially in the morning . Well there can be many reason for symptoms you mention in query , but in your case it seems to me that the symptoms are either due to acid reflux or hypo salivation due to oral infection or upper respiratory track infection . I would suggest you to consult gastroenterologist for proper examination . Doctor may order endoscopy of upper digestive track and ambulatory acidity test along with digestive track x-track . Doctor may prescribe ranitidine or omeprazole and medicines to reliese of saliva . Doctor may also refer you to ENT specialist . For now avoid eating spicy and heavy food and keep you head elevated while sleeping .

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes Thick Mucus In Throat?

Hi Dear , As per your query you have thick mucus in your throat specially in the morning . Well there can be many reason for symptoms you mention in query , but in your case it seems to me that the symptoms are either due to acid reflux or hypo salivation due to oral infection or upper respiratory track infection . I would suggest you to consult gastroenterologist for proper examination . Doctor may order endoscopy of upper digestive track and ambulatory acidity test along with digestive track x-track . Doctor may prescribe ranitidine or omeprazole and medicines to reliese of saliva . Doctor may also refer you to ENT specialist . For now avoid eating spicy and heavy food and keep you head elevated while sleeping . Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari