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What Causes Abdominal Bloating And Excessive Mucus Phlegm?

my husband is very healthy and 76 yrs old, but recently last serveral weeks he eats and then he feels bloated and extremely uncomfortable. And he has a lot of phlem in his nose and throat, which he has to cought a lot to clear. Very bad at night and getting worse. He says he has to keep turning over so he can breath. Is this possibly an Allegy?
Fri, 16 Jun 2017
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Hello,

For phlegm in throat following work-up can be done.
• CBC
• Auscultation
• Sputum examination, if needed
• Chest x-ray, if needed

According to these reports and auscultation further management can be decided. For phlegm expectoration, ambroxol containing syrup can be prescribed. Steam inhalation done 3 times a day. Drink more water and warm water especially for soothing and to break mucus. If CBC shows high count and neutrophilia then antibiotic course prescribed.

Consult physician or pulmonologist for examination and discuss all these.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Parth Goswami
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What Causes Abdominal Bloating And Excessive Mucus Phlegm?

Hello, For phlegm in throat following work-up can be done. • CBC • Auscultation • Sputum examination, if needed • Chest x-ray, if needed According to these reports and auscultation further management can be decided. For phlegm expectoration, ambroxol containing syrup can be prescribed. Steam inhalation done 3 times a day. Drink more water and warm water especially for soothing and to break mucus. If CBC shows high count and neutrophilia then antibiotic course prescribed. Consult physician or pulmonologist for examination and discuss all these. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Parth Goswami