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What Causes Persistent Sore Throats With Mucus?
I've had a sore throat for about six weeks. Went to the doc and he said to take Benadryl at night and Claritin in the am. Also, start my Zantac (I've had an allergic reation to PPI drugs). Did that for a week, but not better. I have bad post nasal drip and use a nasal spray to cut the mucus. I have to swallow hard to try to get the mucus down, but it never seems to go away completely. I take the nasal spray if I have to do public speaking or before going out to dinner to stop the need to clear my throat so much. Ack! I don't know what is causing the sore throat!
Fri, 4 Jul 2014
Hi, thanks for your query.
Sore throat in your condition is because of the post nasal drip.
treat post nasal drip with antihistamines tablet, steroids spray+neti pot+steam Inhalation for 2 weeks. If symptoms persists, then please consult with a doctor and get throat swab for culture and sensitivity done to detect the causative organism.
If detected then treat it with antibiotics.
Sore throat in your condition is because of the post nasal drip.
treat post nasal drip with antihistamines tablet, steroids spray+neti pot+steam Inhalation for 2 weeks. If symptoms persists, then please consult with a doctor and get throat swab for culture and sensitivity done to detect the causative organism.
If detected then treat it with antibiotics.
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