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What Causes Excess Phlegm In The Back Of My Throat?
I have asthma, and am experiencing shortness of breath but my peak flow is not changing. I also have this feeling like there is excess phlegm in the back of my throat which I cant cough up or spit out. My chest down right below my rib cage and my back hurts down the middle along my spine. I have very slight cough no more that I normally have all the time. Recue inhaler does not relive symptoms. Any clue?
Mon, 7 Jul 2014
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After going through your history, I do presume you could be suffering from Laryngo-pharyngeal reflux.
This happens when food and acid from the stomach and upper digestive tract flow backward all the way up into the back of the throat, and sometimes even into the back of the nasal airway. The regurgitated acid thus burns the throat and induces inflammation of the mucosa. The inflamed mucosa gives rise to a sensation of the lump in the throat and excess saliva is produced to soothen the inflammation.
You may require medicines such as proton pump inhibitors and prokinetics for the treatment of same.
Meanwhile, drink plenty of warm water; avoid coffee/tea, fizzy drinks, chilled food and beverages.
Regards
Welcome to HealthcareMagic forum
After going through your history, I do presume you could be suffering from Laryngo-pharyngeal reflux.
This happens when food and acid from the stomach and upper digestive tract flow backward all the way up into the back of the throat, and sometimes even into the back of the nasal airway. The regurgitated acid thus burns the throat and induces inflammation of the mucosa. The inflamed mucosa gives rise to a sensation of the lump in the throat and excess saliva is produced to soothen the inflammation.
You may require medicines such as proton pump inhibitors and prokinetics for the treatment of same.
Meanwhile, drink plenty of warm water; avoid coffee/tea, fizzy drinks, chilled food and beverages.
Regards
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