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Can Persistent Phlegm Be Cured?

i've had phlegm for the past two years. it gets worse in the winter, but i have it year-round. i dont think its allergies because i believe i got it from my exboyfriend. i then passed it along to my current boyfriend. why do i have all this phlegm all the time and how can i get rid of it?
Tue, 31 Oct 2017
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Have you had cough???
What is the color of phlegm?? Have you suffering from nasal congestion??? Ear block??

If it get worse in winter?? Probably seasonal allergies.
Other possible causes like food allergies, cool drinks and freeze water.
Chronic sinusitis and nasal polyps cause post nasal drip cause mucous production.
If it coming after cough it may due lower respiratory tract infection.

Avoid cool drink, and allergen.
Water vapor inhalation daily.
Tab. Moterleukast and levocegrizine at night time.
Send sputum for culture and sensitivity.

If symptoms not improved consult your doctor.
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Can Persistent Phlegm Be Cured?

Hello Thank you for trusting HCM Have you had cough??? What is the color of phlegm?? Have you suffering from nasal congestion??? Ear block?? If it get worse in winter?? Probably seasonal allergies. Other possible causes like food allergies, cool drinks and freeze water. Chronic sinusitis and nasal polyps cause post nasal drip cause mucous production. If it coming after cough it may due lower respiratory tract infection. Avoid cool drink, and allergen. Water vapor inhalation daily. Tab. Moterleukast and levocegrizine at night time. Send sputum for culture and sensitivity. If symptoms not improved consult your doctor.