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Can a retention cyst in the sphenoid and maxillary sinus cavities be responsible for excess & thickening mucus resulting in the sensation that you constantly have to clear your throat?

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Dr. Martin Raff answered

Possibly: See your ENT doctor for confirmation, but what you have suggested and asked about is accurate.

Dr Jackson agreed

Answered 6/10/2014

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Dr. Martin Hirsch answered

Yes: Excess mucous and/or more viscous mucous and/or a post nasal drip can make you feel as if there is something stuck in your throat causing you to have the need to cough and clear your throat.

Dr Raff and another doctor agreed

Answered 4/30/2018

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A member asked:

Can a retention cyst in the sphenoid and maxillary sinus cavities be responsible for excess & thickening mucus resulting in the sensation that you constantly have to clear your throat?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Martin Raff answered

Dr Jackson agreed

Dr. Martin Hirsch answered

Dr Raff and another doctor agreed

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