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Stringy phlegm in throat
A 26-year-old male asked:

Dr. Robert Kwokanswered
Pediatrics 34 years experience
Dr. can check throat: New throat symptoms can be from a strep throat infection (antibiotics are needed), a cold or influenza (antibiotics usually not used), or from some ot... Read More
291 viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 32-year-old member asked:

Dr. Ram Madasuanswered
29 years experience
Reflux: Phlegm in the throat associated with food may be from acid reflux. When acid reflux makes it to the level of your throat it is called lpr. In some in... Read More
4.9k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 46-year-old member asked:

Dr. Michael Bruckanswered
Pediatrics 29 years experience
Simple stuff: Cool mist humidifier, saline nasal spray and plenty of fluids, if persists or with fever see dr.
4.9k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 37-year-old member asked:

Dr. Farhad Sigarianswered
Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery 21 years experience
Gargle: Try gargling with salt water.
5.5k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 48-year-old member asked:

Dr. Ryan Phasoukanswered
Family Medicine 19 years experience
Phlegm that is stuck: A "tickle" cough can be a sign of post nasal drainage. Mucous specific syrups or tablets are readily available. Decongestant medicines can help if th... Read More
4.3k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 26-year-old female asked:

Dr. Brian Greenberganswered
Pediatrics 36 years experience
Not really: Young babies do not yet know how to clear their throat or blow their nose so all they can reasonably do is sneeze and cough. You can help clear the n... Read More
4.9k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A female asked:

Dr. Stuart Hickersonanswered
Family Medicine 33 years experience
Throat irritation: Usually from a viral process or perhaps allergies. Push fluids. Cough drop or lozenge can help.
842 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 35-year-old female asked:

Dr. Matthew Cahillanswered
Internal Medicine 26 years experience
See a doctor: How long were you going to suffer with this? I would suggest going directly to an ear nose and throat doctor. In the meantime aggressive hydration wi... Read More
2.1k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
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A 39-year-old female asked:

Dr. Juan Guarderasanswered
Allergy and Immunology 40 years experience
Allergies! other ?: Post nasal drainage with a stuffy itch nose and throat sounds allergic. With the current epidemic, cough with excessive mucus production is one of the... Read More
83 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
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