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How Can Esophagitis And GERD Be Treated?

I have been dignosed with esophagitis Geard grade A. (something like that written on my report) And i also have post nasal drip which is due to allergies. Taking PPI every morning. Sometimes i feel that there is mucus getting stuck in my esophagous which is not clearing away easily and that seems to contract the esophogous and thorat sometimes make it really hard for me to swallow. What is this related to ? is it the allergy or acid reflux . when that happens i feel very uneasy and cannot focus on anything . Though i m able to breath . This feelings gives me sense of difficulty breathing in
Thu, 10 Aug 2017
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Hello
I understand your concern.

Mucous production in throat is increased due to gastro oesophageal reflux disease.

If I were your treating doctor,I would recommend,
-Continue with omeprazole dose as prescribed.
Oral cetrizine will help against allergy
-Avoid hot,spicy food and food with high fat content.As high fat food has delayed gastric emptying.Avoid alcohol and caffeine as it may excaberate the situation.
-Have a gap of 3 hours after dinner before going to bed.Sleep with head elevation.
-Keep body weight within control by regular exercising.
-Take steam inhalation or cough expectorant 2tsps twice for 2 days for unplugging of thick mucous from throat
-Avoid smoking/exposure to air pollutants .

Hope this information helps.
Feel free to ask any more doubt if you have.
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How Can Esophagitis And GERD Be Treated?

Hello I understand your concern. Mucous production in throat is increased due to gastro oesophageal reflux disease. If I were your treating doctor,I would recommend, -Continue with omeprazole dose as prescribed. Oral cetrizine will help against allergy -Avoid hot,spicy food and food with high fat content.As high fat food has delayed gastric emptying.Avoid alcohol and caffeine as it may excaberate the situation. -Have a gap of 3 hours after dinner before going to bed.Sleep with head elevation. -Keep body weight within control by regular exercising. -Take steam inhalation or cough expectorant 2tsps twice for 2 days for unplugging of thick mucous from throat -Avoid smoking/exposure to air pollutants . Hope this information helps. Feel free to ask any more doubt if you have.