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How Can Excessive Mucus In The Throat Be Treated?

mucus/phelym high in throat. Feels like behind right ear also. Cannot blow nose but can clear throat somewhat and mucus is clear to white. This has been going on for 4 months. Dr. said to take Claritin and musinex. Did not help.
Thu, 19 Jul 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

Excessive mucous at the throat may be due to Infection or post nasal drip or sinusitis or pharygitis or polyps or sputam from lungs in bronchitis etc. Until examination is done it is difficult to say what it is. Avoid spicy food and alcohol avoid smoking and caffeine drinks. Use mucolytics like Ambroxol or Gunefenacine. Use salt water gargling thrice a day for five days. If symptoms not improved please consult your doctor he will examine and treat you accordingly.

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How Can Excessive Mucus In The Throat Be Treated?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Excessive mucous at the throat may be due to Infection or post nasal drip or sinusitis or pharygitis or polyps or sputam from lungs in bronchitis etc. Until examination is done it is difficult to say what it is. Avoid spicy food and alcohol avoid smoking and caffeine drinks. Use mucolytics like Ambroxol or Gunefenacine. Use salt water gargling thrice a day for five days. If symptoms not improved please consult your doctor he will examine and treat you accordingly. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.