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Sputum/mucus problem

2018-05-02 14:16:25
I am having a sputum/mucus problem from last 1 year. It’s production is more than average even when I have no cough or cold problem. I always feels like mucus is stacked between my nose and mouth but when I try to through very little comes out.Mucus colour is white and very sticky. I don’t have my respiratory or asthma problem.Please suggest 1. why it's happening and what to do.
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What you seem to be having is suggestive of chronic sinusitis. Take steam daily and avoid direct air conditioning. For confirmation of diagnosis and treatment visit nearby ent specialist

Answered2018-05-02 14:21:05

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