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A 26-year-old female asked:

Ct scan of chest and sinus clear.. still have mucus in my throat every day..3 months! tried nasal spray, mucinex (guaifenesin) and antibiotic. not better..help!?

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Dr. Matthew Russell
Dr. Matthew Russellanswered
ENT and Head and Neck Surgery 17 years experience
Reflux: One of the common reasons for your symptoms is acid reflux. Reflux can cause irritation in the throat (even if you don't taste the acid). Try treating the reflux and see if that helps.
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