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All test neg but still feel like there is something in the back of throat like post nasal drip. trird everything to get rid of it nothing works. ideas?

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Dr. Stephen Rothstein answered

Throat: Probably silent acid reflux or LPR. See an ENT to confirm. Try an OTC reflux drug

Answered 9/29/2016

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