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Suffering excess mucous production in throat due to pnd tried antihistmines, nasal sprays, decongestants,even steroids but no help.suggest ?

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Dr. John Chiu answered

See GI: You may have a condition known as laryngopharyngeal reflux which is not usually linked to heart burns but the pepsin deposited on the throat causes constant irritation.

Answered 9/4/2017

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