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I have thick mucus in my throat every day. have addressed allergies, gerd, environment, take acid pills, use medical wedge, eat right and early.?

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Dr. John McMahan answered

Specializes in ENT - Head & Neck Surgery

Mucous in Throat: Has your doctor checked out your sinuses? Allergies, infections, gerd and cysts and growths can be involved. Ask your pcp for an ENT and a GI referral.

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Answered 6/10/2014

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A member asked:

I have thick mucus in my throat every day. have addressed allergies, gerd, environment, take acid pills, use medical wedge, eat right and early.?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John McMahan answered

Dr Villaplana agreed

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