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What Causes Choking And Gagging On Mucus At Night?

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Posted on Tue, 3 Jan 2017
Question: I wake up at night guaging from mucus in the back of my throat.
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Answered by Dr. Sumit Bhatti (1 hour later)
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Hi,

Thank you for your query.

1. Kindly visit an ENT Specialist who can examine you and ascertain the source of the mucus.

2. An anti-allergic, mucolytic, anti-refux medication with steam inhalation will settle most case of gagging on mucus in the night.

3. Since we swallow less in the night while sleeping, mucus accumulates in the back of the throat and commonly causes such gagging sensations.

I hope that I have answered your query. If you have any further questions, I will be available to answer them.

Regards.
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What Causes Choking And Gagging On Mucus At Night?

Brief Answer: Details as discussed below: Detailed Answer: Hi, Thank you for your query. 1. Kindly visit an ENT Specialist who can examine you and ascertain the source of the mucus. 2. An anti-allergic, mucolytic, anti-refux medication with steam inhalation will settle most case of gagging on mucus in the night. 3. Since we swallow less in the night while sleeping, mucus accumulates in the back of the throat and commonly causes such gagging sensations. I hope that I have answered your query. If you have any further questions, I will be available to answer them. Regards.