What Causes Swelling And Phlegm In The Throat?

Posted on Tue, 22 Sep 2015

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Question : My throat feels like it is swollen around my voice box. I do not have any problem eating or drinking or a sore throat, just feels like there is phlegm but I can't seem to force it up.

Answered by Dr. Dr.N.Senduran (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
laryngo-pharyngeal reflux

Detailed Answer:
Hello Sir

The ingested food/or the mucous regurgitates near the voice box and causes blocked sensation and in worst scenario--> hoarse voice/stridor and malignant transformation in foodpipe/throat

I suggest to take PPI drugs like lanzoprazole 40 mg twice a day for two weeks.

Also suggest Tab.mucinex 300mg twice a day for a week which helps to expectorate the mucous..

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