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What Causes Excessive Phlegm While On Nexium?

I have had excessive mucus for about 3 months and I take Nexium 40mg twice a day for acid reflux! I scrape my tongue 2 to 3 times a day. What is it? I thought this was free! I will call my former doctor and get him to recommend an ENT where I now live! I am canceling this request! Thank you and God bless! VLD
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Hi,

Excessive mucous can be due to causes like sinusitis, upper respiratory tract infection, acid reflux, allergies etc.

As you are already taking Nexium for acid reflux, it can still be a cause for excessive mucous.

I would suggest you consult an Otolaryngologist and get evaluated and a thorough clinical evaluation and investigations like PNS view X-ray, nasal endoscopy, upper G.I endoscopy etc., can help in diagnosis and treatment can be planned accordingly.

In case of infection, you can be advised to take a course of antibiotics, anti-inflammatory painkiller, decongestants oral as well as a nasal spray, antiallergics and mucolytics.

As of now, you can take anti-allergics like Levocetirizine, mucolytics like Ambroxol. If it is due to acid reflux antacids and proton pump inhibitors like Omeprazole and diet modifications can be advised. In case of allergies antiallergics and preventing exposure to an allergen can be advised.

Do warm saline gargles and steam inhalations. Limit exposure to dust and also avoid chilled foods. Sip on warm water.

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

Regards,
Dr. Honey Arora,
Dentist
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What Causes Excessive Phlegm While On Nexium?

Hi, Excessive mucous can be due to causes like sinusitis, upper respiratory tract infection, acid reflux, allergies etc. As you are already taking Nexium for acid reflux, it can still be a cause for excessive mucous. I would suggest you consult an Otolaryngologist and get evaluated and a thorough clinical evaluation and investigations like PNS view X-ray, nasal endoscopy, upper G.I endoscopy etc., can help in diagnosis and treatment can be planned accordingly. In case of infection, you can be advised to take a course of antibiotics, anti-inflammatory painkiller, decongestants oral as well as a nasal spray, antiallergics and mucolytics. As of now, you can take anti-allergics like Levocetirizine, mucolytics like Ambroxol. If it is due to acid reflux antacids and proton pump inhibitors like Omeprazole and diet modifications can be advised. In case of allergies antiallergics and preventing exposure to an allergen can be advised. Do warm saline gargles and steam inhalations. Limit exposure to dust and also avoid chilled foods. Sip on warm water. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Honey Arora, Dentist