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Suggest Treatment For Phlegm In Throat

good day Doctors! i have a long time problem with this consistent phlegm in my throat. i assume it s something called post-nasal drip. i always have to clear my throat and my nose all the time, and always have to cough up this phlegm and spit it out because if not, it gets stuck in my throat. it also clogs my nose even i don t have colds. it s always like this everyday for me, many many times a day! i m suffering from it already, affecting the way i talk and breathe. Please advise me of an effective home remedy or of medicine to get rid of this phlegm in my throat. thank you so much! Jen
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Hi Dear,

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of phlegm in throat which is due to bacterial or viral infection and leading to symptoms of post nasal drip.

Need not to worry. I would suggest you to do warm saline gargles 3 to 4 times a day. Milk boiled with a pinch of turmeric taken at bedtime for can be relieving as it has antimicrobial properties. Drink lukewarm water throughout the day as it can provide relief. You should avoid spicy food. Visit ENT specialist once and get it examined and start treatment after proper diagnosis. Take soft foods to avoid irritation to the throat. Throat lozenges one every 4 hours is helpful.

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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Suggest Treatment For Phlegm In Throat

Hi Dear, Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of phlegm in throat which is due to bacterial or viral infection and leading to symptoms of post nasal drip. Need not to worry. I would suggest you to do warm saline gargles 3 to 4 times a day. Milk boiled with a pinch of turmeric taken at bedtime for can be relieving as it has antimicrobial properties. Drink lukewarm water throughout the day as it can provide relief. You should avoid spicy food. Visit ENT specialist once and get it examined and start treatment after proper diagnosis. Take soft foods to avoid irritation to the throat. Throat lozenges one every 4 hours is helpful. Hope your concern has been resolved. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari