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A 38-year-old female asked:

When i swallow it feels like my neck tightens & my saliva is mucus filled. do i have some type of infection?

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Dr. Jeffrey Jones
Dr. Jeffrey Jonesanswered
38 years experience
Possibly: It may be just allergies. Do you have any other symptoms like swollen/bleeding gums, swollen lymph nodes or bumps under your jaw?
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Dr. Theodore Davantzis
Dr. Theodore Davantzisanswered
Dentistry 42 years experience
Could be: May be a sinus infection or a post nasal drip. You need to be examined by a local physician to determine the actual problem. Feel better soon.
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