I'm feeling like there's something oily in my throat when I swallow, and it keeps coming back up but never fully comes out. I've tried gargling with hot water, but it's really uncomfortable. A few days ago, I had a cold and now I'm suffering from a cough and sore throat. I'm taking Grilinctus for the cough. Can you help me figure out what's going on?

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Dr Dr Khaleel Ur Rahim

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its due to cough with mucous continue the same treatment and follow these remedy also as i describe below Drink fluids: Drinking water, herbal tea, or broth thins mucus and helps clear your airways. Take honey: A spoonful of honey can soothe a cough and reduce mucus production. Honey's antibacterial properties can also help clear infection. However, you should never give honey to children under one year old. Inhale steam: Breathing in steam can help clear mucus and calm your airways. Use a neti pot: Saline irrigation can help clear mucus and reduce inflammation. Try a hot drink: Hot liquids like tea or broth can help thin mucus. You can try adding honey to teas made with herbal cough remedies like ginger or peppermint.

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