Muncie, IN
A 20-year-old female asked:
What can i do to get rid of the thick mucus in my throat?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
Dr. Kenneth Smithanswered
Internal Medicine 34 years experience
Allergies: Previous discussion suggested allergies with post nasal drip many excellent antihistamines otc. Loratadine 10 mg daily good start. No improvement after 1 month may need to see physician.
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A 31-year-old member asked:
How to get rid of mucus buildup in my throat?
1 doctor answer • 3 doctors weighed in
Dr. Heidi Fowleranswered
Psychiatry 27 years experience
Mucus: Hydrate well with water. Or consider using warm fluids like herbal teas or soups. Consider use of a humidifier to moisten the mucus. If this is a chronic problem - have it checked out medically. Take care.
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A 46-year-old member asked:
How do I get rid of dry and sticky mucus in my throat?
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Dr. Ron Jonesanswered
Family Medicine 47 years experience
If Winter: It is winter and your complaining now. Most commonly when the heat comes on and brings down the humidity in the house, these things happen. Have your a/c guy install an automatic humidification system in your home. Much better than carrying buckets of water to a floow model humidifier.
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A 39-year-old member asked:
How do you get rid of mucus stuck in your throat?
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Dr. Heidi Fowleranswered
Psychiatry 27 years experience
Hydrate well &: Gargle. Saltwater gargles are very helpful. Mix a teaspoon of salt in 8 oz of warm water – gargle with this several times a day. You can gargle with aloe vera juice a couple of times per day. A mixture of chamomile tea with honey & a small amount of lemon juice is good.
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A 50-year-old member asked:
What to do to get rid of my phlegm (mucus in my throat)?
1 doctor answer • 4 doctors weighed in
Dr. Ryan Phasoukanswered
Family Medicine 20 years experience
Guaifenesin: Guaifenesin can help loosen phlegm and thin secretions, making them easier to expel with coughing or clearing of throat.
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NC
A member asked:
How can i get rid of cobblestone in my throat?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
Dr. Thomas Mcgowananswered
Specializes in Family Medicine
Cobblestone: Cobblestoning is a term for post nasal drip causing a cobblestone appearance in the back of your throat. To reduce post nasal drip, many people will use a nasal steroid or an antihistamine. Cobblestoning of your throat though is not life threatening.
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Last updated Jun 27, 2014
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