What Causes Excessive Phlegm In The Throat?

Posted on Mon, 20 Nov 2017

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Question : I get a lot of phlegm in my throat. It has been going on off and on for about 3 weeks. I constantly feel like I have to clear my throat.

Answered by Dr. Prof. Kunal Saha (39 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Post nasal drip

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Your problem is due to postnatal drip which occurs due to allergic cause. You need to take some antiallergic like cetirizine once daily. Also take steam inhalation. It should help.

Let me know if I could help further.

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