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What Causes Excess Thick Mucus In The Throat?
age 65, ht. 5ft. 5 in., weight 174. Should I see an ENT? Having excessing throat mucus that has to be coughed up. Mucus is thick, mostly white...causes choking during the night and early am. Feels trapped in pockets in my throat. Also, have difficulty with certain meats getting trapped in my throat, such as roast, pork, steak...occas. vegetables.
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Thu, 5 Jan 2017
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Hello
You can take homoeopatic medicine as Homoeopatic medicine doesn't have any side effects. You can take Ipecac 30 (4pills) twice a day for 4-5days..
Along with this
*Drink warm water..especially in morning on waking from sleep..its the best way to throw out mucus..
*Do pranayam which is deep breathing patterns..
*Avoid cold n sweets in any form.
*Have regular meal.. especially take protinecious food.
*Have enough sleep n rest
*Dont be stressed
You can take homoeopatic medicine as Homoeopatic medicine doesn't have any side effects. You can take Ipecac 30 (4pills) twice a day for 4-5days..
Along with this
*Drink warm water..especially in morning on waking from sleep..its the best way to throw out mucus..
*Do pranayam which is deep breathing patterns..
*Avoid cold n sweets in any form.
*Have regular meal.. especially take protinecious food.
*Have enough sleep n rest
*Dont be stressed
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