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Is a mucusy, tickly cough a sign that my throat is getting better or worse?

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Dr. Duane Gels answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

Tough to say: I understand you to say you have productive cough following throat discomfort. It's prime time of year for viral infections, but GERD, sinusitis, asthmatic bronchitis, even secondary pneumonia is possible; others too. Hard to guess. It's worth a visit and be examined and treated appropriately.

Answered 1/28/2015

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