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Suggest Treatment For Stuck Phlegm In Throat

Posted on Wed, 28 Jan 2015

Question: Doc - this is a follow up questions. Now blood is gone but I feel phlegm stuck on my throat all the time. Morning is worse when I wake up. How do you suggest to fix it.

Thanks,
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Answered by Dr. Abubakar Siddiqh (7 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Common in GERD OR SINUSITIS

Detailed Answer:

Hello again,

Thanks for considering my answer and for your follow up.

I Hope you are fine.

Mucus accumulation in throat could be due to upper floor (sinus secretions, drips into back of throat) or lower floor (stasis of regurgitated gastric contents).

In chronic GERD, these symptoms are more often. You can start syp. mucaine gel, 2 tea spoons twice daily, cap. Amoxicillin 500 mg thrice daily for 5 days along with regular medium 40 mg (ppi inhibitor).

Meantime, you can start salt water gargling, brushing before sleep, quitting smoking.

Hope, I have answered your query.

Take care.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Bhagyalaxmi Nalaparaju

Follow up: Dr. Abubakar Siddiqh (4 hours later)

Sure doc. I will try to follow up. In usa we cannot get antibiotics until prescribed by doctors. Also this is a constant feel to clear the throat and when it comes out of its like white or transparent mucus. Also I feel the mucus is there at the top of my mouth.

Thanks
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Answered by Dr. Abubakar Siddiqh (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
needs antibiotics.

Detailed Answer:

Hello again,

Yes, antibiotics are prescribed medications. You can consult a any primary doctor to get medications.
Thanks for considering my answer and for your follow up.

Do not clear the throat (hawking) repeatedly, it may cause sore throat (pharyngitis).

All the best.

Take care.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Bhagyalaxmi Nalaparaju