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What Is The Cause For Mucus Secretion In Throat While Taking Flonase Nasal Spray, Famotidine And Antacids?

Hi,I am a 63 year old female.After I have eaten,I develop thickened,sometime stringy,saliva.I have to clear my throat or cough to be able to talk.It seems to be sitting at the back of my throat.I have tried anti-histamines, Flonase nasal spray,Famotidine,omeprazole,and antacids.No problems are shown on examination of the stomach and esophagus.Thank you so much for your help
Mon, 24 Feb 2014
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The thickness of your saliva may be due a dysfuction of your salivary gland and i would like you to get them checked my an immunologist or physician.
meanwhile, i would advice you to take lots of fluids and maintain good oral hygiene.
Thanks
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What Is The Cause For Mucus Secretion In Throat While Taking Flonase Nasal Spray, Famotidine And Antacids?

Hello The thickness of your saliva may be due a dysfuction of your salivary gland and i would like you to get them checked my an immunologist or physician. meanwhile, i would advice you to take lots of fluids and maintain good oral hygiene. Thanks