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Small Child, Frequent Build Up Of Mucus In Nose, Fluid Behind Throat, Coughing. Treatment For Symptoms?
Hi my two year old daughter seems to frequently get a build up of mucus/fluid in the back of her throat when she is asleep. Some times it makes her cough and gag to the point where she is sick. What she brings up is thick but clear please can you give me any indication what this may be, how its caused, how to help her etc???
Tue, 19 Feb 2013
this seem to postnasal drip . that secreation of nasal fluid drip on throat during sleep that lead to cough . this may be allergic rhinitis , seasonal rhinitis. management consist of antihistaminic drug orally . or nasal decongestant locally.
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dr vivek
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