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feels like mucus stuck inside throat which gets worse after drinking water or eating help? whenever i drink fell like choking on mucus, i have to spit

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Dr. Suzanne Galli
Dr. Suzanne Galli answered
ENT and Head and Neck Surgery 24 years experience
Excessive mucous: Do you have allergies? There are medications that help reduce mucous production. You can see a board certifies otolaryngologist for an evaluation.
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