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What Causes Thick Mucus Formation On Throat?
Hello! I am getting constant white sticky phlegm or fluid in my throat and I have to vomit it frequently. I have no GERD , no heartburn. I feel difficulty in breathing and have lot of belching. At the time if swallowing also I feel little bit difficulty
Thu, 15 May 2014
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welcome in H.C.M.
As you said that you have sticky sputum and you have to vomit it frequently, though you are free from GERD.
In your symptoms one thing is very important that you difficulty in breathing this signifyes allergic disorder which also creates excess production of mucus that you may feel as sticky phlegm and during expectoration you may develop severe cough which may end in vomiting.
Here consultation with your physician is must as to avoid complications.
Regards.
welcome in H.C.M.
As you said that you have sticky sputum and you have to vomit it frequently, though you are free from GERD.
In your symptoms one thing is very important that you difficulty in breathing this signifyes allergic disorder which also creates excess production of mucus that you may feel as sticky phlegm and during expectoration you may develop severe cough which may end in vomiting.
Here consultation with your physician is must as to avoid complications.
Regards.
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