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Suggest Treatment For Excess Mucus Secretion In Throat
Posted on
Sun, 26 Jul 2015
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Sun, 26 Jul 2015
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Mon, 17 Aug 2015
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Question : Hi Doc,
Well a few days ago a problem with mucus is killing me I had a problem with my tonsils i get sick once a month for them. Well the problem now is that i have a lot of mucus and it's white and very sticky and it smell is terrible the worst thing here is that there is a lot really a lot of mucus and I don't know why it happen.... can you help me please.
best regards
XXXX
Well a few days ago a problem with mucus is killing me I had a problem with my tonsils i get sick once a month for them. Well the problem now is that i have a lot of mucus and it's white and very sticky and it smell is terrible the worst thing here is that there is a lot really a lot of mucus and I don't know why it happen.... can you help me please.
best regards
XXXX
Brief Answer:
stay hydrated
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I am sorry that you are having this difficulty but I will give you several things to try and see if you can relieve the problem.
First make sure you are drinking plenty of water. Drink 2-3 liters a day at minimum. Avoid caffeine and alcohol because they are dehydrating.
Add a non-sedating antihistamine like loratadine to see if any of this is caused by allergies. Use nasal saline 4-5 times a day to help thin secretions.
If none of this is helpful you may need to see and ENT doctor to get a thorough evaluation
Regards,
Dr. Robinson
stay hydrated
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I am sorry that you are having this difficulty but I will give you several things to try and see if you can relieve the problem.
First make sure you are drinking plenty of water. Drink 2-3 liters a day at minimum. Avoid caffeine and alcohol because they are dehydrating.
Add a non-sedating antihistamine like loratadine to see if any of this is caused by allergies. Use nasal saline 4-5 times a day to help thin secretions.
If none of this is helpful you may need to see and ENT doctor to get a thorough evaluation
Regards,
Dr. Robinson
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Thank you very much
For my problem with tightlesn i was using Azithromycin + NAPROXEN SODIUM + Dexamethasone maybe that have something with the new problem?
hehe thanks
For my problem with tightlesn i was using Azithromycin + NAPROXEN SODIUM + Dexamethasone maybe that have something with the new problem?
hehe thanks
Brief Answer:
yes, possibly
Detailed Answer:
It can take your body a while to recover after taking antibiotics and steroids so yes it is possible that part of the increased mucus is just your body adjusting to being off those medications.
I hope you are feeling better soon,
Dr. Robinson
yes, possibly
Detailed Answer:
It can take your body a while to recover after taking antibiotics and steroids so yes it is possible that part of the increased mucus is just your body adjusting to being off those medications.
I hope you are feeling better soon,
Dr. Robinson
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