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Suggest Remedy For Throat Irritation While On Post Nasal Drip
Question: I have light to medium mucus that I choke up ... tonite for the first time the mucus is covered in blood ... I feel fine and have no other symptoms
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Brief Answer:
post nasal drip causes irritation of the throat lining
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
WITH A HISTORY OF POST NASAL DRIP, THIS IS THE LIKELY CAUSE.
The persistent presence of the mucus is the back of the throat (post nasal drip), would cause inflammation of the throat.
This is the reason that it is a one of causes of intermittent sore throat, it irritates or inflames the lining of the throat.
This irritation can sometimes result in blood.
In most cases when blood is seen, the worry is cancer. This is not as common as blood due to post nasal drip but if you have a history of smoking or the bleeding continues, then it would have to be ruled out by visiting an ENT doctor.
Summary:(1) with a chronic post nasal drip there would be inflammation/irritation of the throat lining
(2) cancer is the most common concern , if there is a history of smoking , it would need to be ruled out
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
post nasal drip causes irritation of the throat lining
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
WITH A HISTORY OF POST NASAL DRIP, THIS IS THE LIKELY CAUSE.
The persistent presence of the mucus is the back of the throat (post nasal drip), would cause inflammation of the throat.
This is the reason that it is a one of causes of intermittent sore throat, it irritates or inflames the lining of the throat.
This irritation can sometimes result in blood.
In most cases when blood is seen, the worry is cancer. This is not as common as blood due to post nasal drip but if you have a history of smoking or the bleeding continues, then it would have to be ruled out by visiting an ENT doctor.
Summary:(1) with a chronic post nasal drip there would be inflammation/irritation of the throat lining
(2) cancer is the most common concern , if there is a history of smoking , it would need to be ruled out
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
Note: Consult an experienced Otolaryngologist / ENT Specialist online for further follow up on ear, nose, and throat issues - Book a Call now.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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