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Can a cold or the flu cause post nasal drip and a lump in throat feeling?

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Dr. Franklyn Gergits answered

Specializes in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Cold/flu: Greetings. Yes, the flu can increase drainage to a thickened post nasal drainage that can create inflammation causing your "lump" sensation.

Answered 5/25/2018

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