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What Treatment Do You Suggest For Chronic Throat Congestion And Phlegm In The Throat?
Question: I have throat congestion and I spit up fleam every morning for about 45 minutes. It probly comes from my sinus. I have had this problem for years but it is getting longer and more severe. what do u suggest?
Brief Answer:
As stated due to sinuses, also nasal passages.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
As you stated, it is likely from your sinuses and also nasal passage (back aspect).
In most people, when the symptoms have been going on for a long time, there is a source or the person is reacting to something. It may be a food, drink, animal dander, pollen etc
Though steroid nasal sprays (eg nasonex, nasocort, flonase, rhinocort) can be very helpful for these symptoms, they would need to be combined with an antihistamine/decongestant combination at least. Some persons require more than that.
The anti histamine/decongestant combination can sometimes take 2 to 3 weeks to take effect in some persons, must be used consistently unless the source of the reaction is found and eliminated. Eg zytec d, allegra d, claritine d
Some persons may also require montelukast, if the anti histamine combination with the steroid nasal spray, is not helpful.
I hope this helps.
Regards,
Dr. Michelle Gibson James, General & Family Physician
As stated due to sinuses, also nasal passages.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
As you stated, it is likely from your sinuses and also nasal passage (back aspect).
In most people, when the symptoms have been going on for a long time, there is a source or the person is reacting to something. It may be a food, drink, animal dander, pollen etc
Though steroid nasal sprays (eg nasonex, nasocort, flonase, rhinocort) can be very helpful for these symptoms, they would need to be combined with an antihistamine/decongestant combination at least. Some persons require more than that.
The anti histamine/decongestant combination can sometimes take 2 to 3 weeks to take effect in some persons, must be used consistently unless the source of the reaction is found and eliminated. Eg zytec d, allegra d, claritine d
Some persons may also require montelukast, if the anti histamine combination with the steroid nasal spray, is not helpful.
I hope this helps.
Regards,
Dr. Michelle Gibson James, General & Family Physician
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