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What Does Constant Mucus In Throat After Treating Bronchitis Mean?

I have been having issues with having a lot of mucus in my throat and having to clear my throat almost constantly. This seems to be worse after I eat meals and at night when I lay down. Seems to go away once I finally fall asleep, but it is very irritating. Also, seem to have a constant stuffy nose, but nothing comes out when I blow except once in a while. I did recently have a bout of bronchitis, which has cleared up - no real coughing...just this constant mucus in my throat.
Wed, 21 Jan 2015
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Hello,
This can be a normal part of healing. The body produces a lubricant. your throat subject to assorted irritants during the day may react once you recline at night. Give some additional time to heal. Kerp well hydrated. Avoid known irritants such as alcohol and snaking. Warm salt water rinses and soothing longezes may help you feel better. Cough medication can be considered. Consider saline rinses for your nose. Determine if your climate control system is causing some symptoms and adjust such as use of a humidifier.
if your condition persists or worsens consider additional diagnostic testing. An endoscopy can determine if a polyp or other disorder is responsible and determine treatment.
Thank you for your inquiry.
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What Does Constant Mucus In Throat After Treating Bronchitis Mean?

Hello, This can be a normal part of healing. The body produces a lubricant. your throat subject to assorted irritants during the day may react once you recline at night. Give some additional time to heal. Kerp well hydrated. Avoid known irritants such as alcohol and snaking. Warm salt water rinses and soothing longezes may help you feel better. Cough medication can be considered. Consider saline rinses for your nose. Determine if your climate control system is causing some symptoms and adjust such as use of a humidifier. if your condition persists or worsens consider additional diagnostic testing. An endoscopy can determine if a polyp or other disorder is responsible and determine treatment. Thank you for your inquiry.