Frequent throat clearing

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Asked for Male, 32 Years

Dear Doctor I have been facing frequent throat clearing and some times difficult to swallow the saliva, and i have a feel like thick mucus layer in a throat and I'm trying to clear the same.. I have consulted gastroenterologist and as well as ENT for the same issue. Also, I had taken stalopam plus for anxiety. Please advise, how to diagnose that my problem related to gastric issue or anxiety or any neurological problems. Current issue, dry throat, swallowing issue some times, and frequent throat clearing. TIA

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Dr. Baisali Sarkar ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist 11 yrs exp Kolkata Consult Now · Accepted Answer

Dr. Baisali Sarkar

ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist 11 yrs exp Kolkata

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Well can be due to allergy to some food which you constantly having or even due to GERD.

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Consult ENT

Health Tips

Avoid common allergen like dust, pollen, food like egg brinjal prawn. Apart from these avoid cold drinks. Steam inhalation. PPI. Antiallergic medicaction may dry throat more, so it to be taken with caution.

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