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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 answered

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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Answered 4/25/2021

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A member asked:

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

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Suzanne Galli answered

Dr Altman and another doctor agreed

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