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Why do i keep wanting/ have urge to get mucus out of my throat? what might be the cause of this?
4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Post nasal drip: this is often post nasal drip. It continues to drain down your throat and causes your symptoms. You can check with your physician to help clarify your symptoms
Answered 6/25/2016
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Allergies: This is often allergies, post nasal drip, sometimes esophageal reflux , throat infection (likely virus) a swollen uvula and plenty of uncommon causes.
Answered 6/8/2015
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