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Throat clearing problem for a year, also heartburn, thinking it might be gerd, is it safe to take prilosec without asking my doctor, would this help?

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Dr. Laurence Badgley answered

Specializes in General Practice

Yes take, but: What you need is an ENT evaluation. The throat is where the symptoms are and a direct look at this region is in order.

Dr Warren agreed

Answered 8/7/2015

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A member asked:

Throat clearing problem for a year, also heartburn, thinking it might be gerd, is it safe to take prilosec without asking my doctor, would this help?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Laurence Badgley answered

Dr Warren agreed

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