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Suggest Remedies For Phlegm In Throat And Soreness In The Neck

I ve had thick phlegm in my throat for many months. Not getting worse or better. Recently, when I swallow, it feels like the reflex is not entirely working -- as if (especially on the left), the mucus doesn t go down. I find myself swallowing very hard to make it go down. When I cough it up it is moderately viscous and clear. Even more recently (a week), the left side of my neck is sore, especially when I turn my head to the left. Nothing is sore to the touch, no rawness inside, little or no congestion in the lungs.
Thu, 4 Aug 2016
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Hi,
Thanks for posting in HCM.
I understand your concern.
The symptoms what you have been describing appears that you have been down with upper respiratory tract infection. Kindly do the following to overcome them.
1. Do salt water gargling with warm water thrice a day.
2. Use steam inhalation to liquefy the mucous for easy drainage.
3. Take mucolytic-decongestant medications in the form of syrup containing Bromhexine, Guaifenesin, Menthol and Chlorpheniramine maleate as ingredients.
4. In case you feel feverish and have body aches, you need to take Tablet. Paracetamol with Ibuprofen combination after food.
5. Take medicated lozenges for throat soothening effect when necessary.
Strictly avoid consumption of cold items like cold drinks and ice cream.
Your symptoms should getter soon by adopting to above measures.
Hope the information provided would be helpful.
All the best.
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Suggest Remedies For Phlegm In Throat And Soreness In The Neck

Hi, Thanks for posting in HCM. I understand your concern. The symptoms what you have been describing appears that you have been down with upper respiratory tract infection. Kindly do the following to overcome them. 1. Do salt water gargling with warm water thrice a day. 2. Use steam inhalation to liquefy the mucous for easy drainage. 3. Take mucolytic-decongestant medications in the form of syrup containing Bromhexine, Guaifenesin, Menthol and Chlorpheniramine maleate as ingredients. 4. In case you feel feverish and have body aches, you need to take Tablet. Paracetamol with Ibuprofen combination after food. 5. Take medicated lozenges for throat soothening effect when necessary. Strictly avoid consumption of cold items like cold drinks and ice cream. Your symptoms should getter soon by adopting to above measures. Hope the information provided would be helpful. All the best.