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Does gluten sensitivity cause mucus in throat?

11 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Wheat allergy: No to gluten sensitivity. Yes to wheat allergy.

Dr Rhoads and 5 doctors agreed

Answered 9/30/2020

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Dr. Maziar Rezvani answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

Unlikely: Gluten intolerance can cause a variety of symptoms. I'm not certain that upper respiratory mucous production is one of them.

Dr Ali and 4 doctors agreed

Answered 1/14/2021

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