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I always have a lot of flem in my throat! causes me to get choked and gag a lot. how do i get rid of it?
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Post nasal drip: It is hard to say without a proper physical exam but it sounds like you may have post-nasal drip. Basically, this is caused by a chronic stuffy nose which causes fluid to build up in your throat. Sometimes antihistamine medicines such as claritin (loratadine) or zyrtec help.
Answered 4/5/2018
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