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What could be causing a cold and burning sensation in the base of my throat sometimes in my chest? it is always changingburning like hot and then cold

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Dr. Rebecca Gliksman answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Burning in throat: Reflux (with or without H pylori)versus post nasal drip. Ranitidine, prevecid works for reflux, zyrtec for post nasal drip. For quick relief may consider mylanta f/U wiht doctor/urgent care /Health Tap prime

Answered 1/26/2015

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