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Brownish phlegm

2020-11-18 03:30:19
I am getting mucus in throat every morning. I am under PPI medication for acid reflux and also taking corticosteroid inhaler. Since past week i am getting thick brown phlegm which i feel is coming from throat after i wake up. There is no coughing. And the brown phlegm comes only first time i wake up and clear my throat. After that it is normal spit color. Is this a cause of concern?
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Please take steam inhalation. Avoid excessive blowing of the nose Continue medication Avoid exposure to pollution /smoke.. Review with a picture of your throat

Answered2020-11-18 16:07:51

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Any smoking history? Dont strain d mucosa much Do steam inhalation If it continues for long den endoscopy has to b done to check

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