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What Causes Excessive Mucus In The Throat?

HI my husband s has been having issues with mucus build up and is finding it hard sometimes to swallow, he is always clearing his throat and is bring up mucus. The other day when he blew his nose he found blood very little but still. Then he spit up some blood in his mucus. What can it be?
Mon, 12 Dec 2016
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Hello dear
I understand your concern
Your symptoms could be due to upper respiratory tract infection (sore throat/laryngitis), oral infections, acid reflux, sinusitis (post nasal drip).

I would therefore suggest you to consult ENT specialist undergo clinical examination, throat swab test, routine blood tests.
Doctor will give following advises:
Antibiotic like amoxiclav
Mucolytic like Acetylcysteine or ambroxol
Do gargle with 2% betadine 2-3 times per day. take strepsil lozenges every 3-4 hours
Drink plenty of luke warm water
Avoid cold beverages, steam inhalation and use humidifier
Hope this information helps

Contact HCM for further health query
Best regards
Dr. Sagar
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What Causes Excessive Mucus In The Throat?

Hello dear I understand your concern Your symptoms could be due to upper respiratory tract infection (sore throat/laryngitis), oral infections, acid reflux, sinusitis (post nasal drip). I would therefore suggest you to consult ENT specialist undergo clinical examination, throat swab test, routine blood tests. Doctor will give following advises: Antibiotic like amoxiclav Mucolytic like Acetylcysteine or ambroxol Do gargle with 2% betadine 2-3 times per day. take strepsil lozenges every 3-4 hours Drink plenty of luke warm water Avoid cold beverages, steam inhalation and use humidifier Hope this information helps Contact HCM for further health query Best regards Dr. Sagar