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I have discomfort on my throat;it produce thick mucus & it is dificult to clean. i have seen a doctor but there is no improvment.please what shall ido?

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Dr. John McMahan answered

Specializes in ENT - Head & Neck Surgery

Throat Problems: There are numerous possible diagnoses... Sinusitis, tonsillitis, allergies, gerd, dehydration, pharyngitis, etc. Etc. See your doctor or an ENT specialists to sort it out.

Answered 6/10/2014

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