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Suggest Treatment For Thick Phlegm In Throat While Having Cold

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Posted on Tue, 21 Jun 2016
Question: I have had gurgling in my throat for about 5 days. I have taken sinus medicine and some sever cold medicine. I am getting some drainage but it won't seem to go away Is there anyway I can get some relief for this
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Answered by Dr. Shuba hariprasad (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Thick secretions, bronchospasm

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you for your query.
I'm Dr. Shuba Hariprasad and will be answering your query today.

You seem to be having thick secretions and possibly some bronchospasm.
I would clinically examine you for signs of these and if present would prescribe mucolytics and bronchodilators.
Antihistamines (used in sinusitis) can thicken secretions.
Please avoid antihistamines.
Suggestions :
- stay well hydrated and sip room temperature water throughout the day
- steam inhalation thrice a day.
- warm baths that will help to loosen secretions.
- keep Sleep environment moist, not dry. Use humidifier if necessary
- avoid carbonated, sugary drinks and limit caffeine to 2 small cups a day.
- slight steamed or sautéed garlic is a natural Mucolytic. Have it by itself or with soups/food of your choice.

I recommend you see your physician to check for bronchospasm and in the meantime try these suggestions.
Hope this helps. Please let me know if there is anything else I can help you with..

Wish you good health
Regards,
Dr. Shuba Hariprasad
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Suggest Treatment For Thick Phlegm In Throat While Having Cold

Brief Answer: Thick secretions, bronchospasm Detailed Answer: Hello, Thank you for your query. I'm Dr. Shuba Hariprasad and will be answering your query today. You seem to be having thick secretions and possibly some bronchospasm. I would clinically examine you for signs of these and if present would prescribe mucolytics and bronchodilators. Antihistamines (used in sinusitis) can thicken secretions. Please avoid antihistamines. Suggestions : - stay well hydrated and sip room temperature water throughout the day - steam inhalation thrice a day. - warm baths that will help to loosen secretions. - keep Sleep environment moist, not dry. Use humidifier if necessary - avoid carbonated, sugary drinks and limit caffeine to 2 small cups a day. - slight steamed or sautéed garlic is a natural Mucolytic. Have it by itself or with soups/food of your choice. I recommend you see your physician to check for bronchospasm and in the meantime try these suggestions. Hope this helps. Please let me know if there is anything else I can help you with.. Wish you good health Regards, Dr. Shuba Hariprasad