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Suggest Remedy For Trouble In Breathing And Swallowing
Question: I am having trouble taking a breath and swallowing because I drank water to clear my throat of a blockage of mucus. Usually this unclogs my throat. I am allergic to dust mites, Bermuda grass and mold and get shots weekly. I have anxiety attacks that seem to aggravate my problem.
Brief Answer:
Seems to be sinusitis.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I had gone through your question and understand your concerns that you are having mucus in throat. I would like to ask you few more details.
Is there any nasal onbstruction or post nasal drip ( nose secretions trickling back into throat) ?
Is there any regurgitation of partially digested food into throat or burning sensation in chest ?
Kindly get back to me with the details.
Based on your clinical details, it appears to be sinusitis or reflex esophagitis causing mucus accumulation in throat.
I suggest you to to consult ent surgeon and get detailed Ent examination (sinusitis), laryngoscopy ( to see deeper parts of throat, voice box). depending on the examination reports further treatment is required accordingly.
Mean time, start over the counter ppi inhibitor with pro kinetic combination tab. pan- d ( pantoprazole + domperidone) twice daily before food ( half an hour prior). avoid spicy, oily diet. do steam inhalation to clear sinus secretions.
Hope this answers your question, if you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questions.
Wishing you good health.
Seems to be sinusitis.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I had gone through your question and understand your concerns that you are having mucus in throat. I would like to ask you few more details.
Is there any nasal onbstruction or post nasal drip ( nose secretions trickling back into throat) ?
Is there any regurgitation of partially digested food into throat or burning sensation in chest ?
Kindly get back to me with the details.
Based on your clinical details, it appears to be sinusitis or reflex esophagitis causing mucus accumulation in throat.
I suggest you to to consult ent surgeon and get detailed Ent examination (sinusitis), laryngoscopy ( to see deeper parts of throat, voice box). depending on the examination reports further treatment is required accordingly.
Mean time, start over the counter ppi inhibitor with pro kinetic combination tab. pan- d ( pantoprazole + domperidone) twice daily before food ( half an hour prior). avoid spicy, oily diet. do steam inhalation to clear sinus secretions.
Hope this answers your question, if you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questions.
Wishing you good health.
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