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Have difficulty swallowing due to excess mucus in throat? what could it be?
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Dysphagia : How do you know it is because of increased mucus? You should be seen by a doctor and checked whether there's anything else going on.
Answered 10/29/2020
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Post Nasal Drip: Excessive mucos production by nasal mucosa - allergic rhinitis, sinusitis, even linked to gerd.
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