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What Causes Constant Thick Mucus In The Throat?

My son is 9 years old and lately he has had the feeling of thick mucus in his throat that he cant seem to clear or cough up no matter what he does. Some of the things that help but aren t always effective are: steamy showers, benadryl, drinking plenty of water, and space out the coughs while breathing easier so the longer apart the coughs tends to reduce how much and how hard he tries to get it up. He says that the longer he goes without trying to get the mucus up and out the better his breathing gets.
Thu, 22 Nov 2018
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Internal Medicine Specialist 's  Response
Hello,

He may be suffering from pharyngitis or bronchitis with mucous production.

Use salt water gargling thrice a day for five days. Use water vapour inhalation.

Use mucolytics syrup thrice a day for five days. Avoid allergens, avoid cool'drinks and freeze water.

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.

Take care

Regards,
Dr Penchila Prasad Kandikattu , Internal Medicine Specialist
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What Causes Constant Thick Mucus In The Throat?

Hello, He may be suffering from pharyngitis or bronchitis with mucous production. Use salt water gargling thrice a day for five days. Use water vapour inhalation. Use mucolytics syrup thrice a day for five days. Avoid allergens, avoid cool drinks and freeze water. 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. Take care Regards, Dr Penchila Prasad Kandikattu , Internal Medicine Specialist