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What Causes Persistent Cough With Frothy Phlegm?

Hi, I have had a problem with coughing up clear foamy phlem for over a year, I have seen the doctor a few times and also seen an ENT consultant. So far I have been given an allergy test and put on antihistamines and A beclonase nasal spray. Neither is having any affect. I also have almost constant mucus running from my nasal passage down the back of my throat that is causing me to gag a lot and be sick. Another thing I occasionally get is soft white chunks that I also cough up. This whole this is causing me to put on weight as I am eating to mask the taste in my mouth and to clear my throat. Do you have any ideas? Thanks
Thu, 27 Nov 2014
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Hi,
Thank You for giving us the previlege to answer you here on Healthcaremagic.

Impression: Post Nasal Drip under evaluation

it is commonly caused due to deviated nasal septum.
You need to be evaluated by a ENT expert.

Treatment involves surgical correction of the abnormality.

Persistent cough none the less needs evaluation to rule out other causes. A Chesy XRay and sputum culture along with blood counts should be helpful.
If you complain of breathlessness to any degree a spirometry needs to be considered.

Take Care.
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What Causes Persistent Cough With Frothy Phlegm?

Hi, Thank You for giving us the previlege to answer you here on Healthcaremagic. Impression: Post Nasal Drip under evaluation it is commonly caused due to deviated nasal septum. You need to be evaluated by a ENT expert. Treatment involves surgical correction of the abnormality. Persistent cough none the less needs evaluation to rule out other causes. A Chesy XRay and sputum culture along with blood counts should be helpful. If you complain of breathlessness to any degree a spirometry needs to be considered. Take Care.