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Recently had a cold, for about 10 days after i have a the feeling of a lump of mucus in my throat. i cant swallow it or cough it up.. any suggestions?

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Dr. Mouhamad Jamil answered

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After cold: Sometime after cold we continue to have post nasal drainage and might give you a false feeling of mucus in your throat. Some time antihistamine and nasal spray might help

Answered 4/22/2016

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A member asked:

Recently had a cold, for about 10 days after i have a the feeling of a lump of mucus in my throat. i cant swallow it or cough it up.. any suggestions?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Mouhamad Jamil answered

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