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What causes me to spit clear, slimy mucus up for 2-3 hours after waking up in am? do i have pockets in my throat to hold the drainage or what?
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Reflux: This is very consistent with acid reflux into your esophagus while you are lying flat during sleep. Try sleeping in a reclined position, avoid eating less 3 hours before lying flat, and avoid spicy foods, if it doesn't get better be seen by your primary care doctor.
Answered 7/20/2018
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Postnasal drip: You are most likely having postnasal drip. The back of your nasal cavity, mouth and throat are connected. While you are lying horizontally sleeping, the mucous drips down the back of your mouth into your throat and collects there. After you wake up and are upright, the mucous sitting on the back of your throat is irritating causing you to cough it up.
Answered 1/1/2019
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