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What Causes Recurring Throat Congestion?

hi I keep getting a congestion in my throat. I don t have a cold. Some months back I had a surgery for maxillary sinusitis. Right after the surgery the congestion had disappeared but then returned after a couple days. I ve had this congestion for more then 5 years now. What could be the problem?
Wed, 29 Apr 2020
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Hello,

I read carefully your query and understand your concern.

The symptoms seem to be related to post nasal drip.
I suggest using an oer-the-counter decongestants like pseudoephedrine (Sudafed) can help reduce congestion and eliminate postnasal drip.
Antihistamines like loratadine-pseudoephedrine (Claritin) can work to get rid of postnasal drip.
However, these are more effective after you take them for several days.

Hope my answer was helpful.

If you have further queries feel free to contact me again.

Kind regards!

Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi
General &Family Physician
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What Causes Recurring Throat Congestion?

Hello, I read carefully your query and understand your concern. The symptoms seem to be related to post nasal drip. I suggest using an oer-the-counter decongestants like pseudoephedrine (Sudafed) can help reduce congestion and eliminate postnasal drip. Antihistamines like loratadine-pseudoephedrine (Claritin) can work to get rid of postnasal drip. However, these are more effective after you take them for several days. Hope my answer was helpful. If you have further queries feel free to contact me again. Kind regards! Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi General &Family Physician