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Persistent Feeling Of A Lump In Throat. Why Is The Irritation? Take Carafate PRN?
Persistent feeling of a lump in throat that I can neither swallow or cough up Cough due to irritation from the lump feeling--feeling that I need to cough the lump up Throat irritation , causing the cough. I do have acid reflux which I have taken Nexium and Dexilant for quiet some time--even have nausea and vomiting that I take Carafate PRN. Also have IBS. Could my GERD be causing all these irritations?? The cough is driving me bonkers Thank you in advance MM
Sat, 29 Mar 2014
hello thanks for consulting at hcm.. it could be due to lymph node enlargement ad tonsils inflammed,, plz do saline gargle thrice daily, drink hot water,,if u havent taken a course f antibiotics and analgescis,,better consult a ENT specialist for prescription and check up,, hope it helps,,tc
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