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Suggest Treatment For Accumulation Of Mucus In Throat

I often get an accumulation of mucus running down my throat causing me to have coughing fits. I tried taking nasal pumps, neti pot, antihistamines, etc - nothing works. When I have these coughing fits, I get really warm. Sometimes they even make me throw up a bit. I have been dealing with this for over 2 years and keep hoping I will find a solution to my problem. It doesn t seem to be a seasonal thing as I have it all year round. Sometimes I just start coughing, not knowing why but some triggers are: coffee, tea, chocolate, toothpaste, strong smells of perfume or chemicals or even grass cutting. I have had chest x-rays, sinus x-rays, ears checked, asthma tests, etc everything came out clear. I know that it s definitely something that has to due with postnasal drip, as I feel it running down my throat and try as much to spit it out when it happens. I would be so very grateful for any help or advice. Many thanks! :)
Fri, 24 Oct 2014
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Hi, thanks for your query. In my opinion, you might be gastric reflux disease. This us home on cause of cough fits. It can be treated with proton pump inhibitors with prokinetcs drug for 6 weeks. Avoid oily and spicy foods. Small and frequent feeds recommended. Hope my answers have helped you. if symptoms persists, then please consult with your doctor and get endoscopy done. Hope my answers have helped you. Thanks.
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Suggest Treatment For Accumulation Of Mucus In Throat

Hi, thanks for your query. In my opinion, you might be gastric reflux disease. This us home on cause of cough fits. It can be treated with proton pump inhibitors with prokinetcs drug for 6 weeks. Avoid oily and spicy foods. Small and frequent feeds recommended. Hope my answers have helped you. if symptoms persists, then please consult with your doctor and get endoscopy done. Hope my answers have helped you. Thanks.