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Sore throat
I am having recurring sore throat aice aa month with feeling of mucus stuck at back of my throat . Throat irritation is not always , it comes and goes in few days.No others symptoms, only mild cough when irritation increases
Doctor diagnosis was Pharyngitis, took antibiotics and PPIs as well (had acidity pbm a month back).The symptoms have not improved, please help
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Its most likely because of acidity. Please upload a picture of your throat, consult online
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Can be due to acid reflux or allergy
Next Steps
continue ppi
Health Tips
1) Frequent sips of water 2) Talk less 3) Avoid spicy and masala food 4) Not to clear the throat repeatedly
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Dr. Jayanta Kumar Das
ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist
13 yrs exp
Delhi
If your problem is not getting better with medicine , we need to evaluate in more detail and have to change medicine..online consultation for further management
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Dr. Sandeep Arora
Ear-Nose-Throat (ENT) Specialist
14 yrs exp
Delhi
Looks like Gerd, continue PPI and gaviscon
Health Tips
Drink plenty of fluids
Avoid oily and spicy food
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