- Male
- 60 Years
- 20/02/2025
I'm really struggling with this issue and it's been over a year now. I've seen several doctors - 3 ENT specialists and 2 DTCD doctors. My main issue is this constant feeling of congestion and mucus in my throat. It doesn't bother me at night or when I'm sleeping, but during the day, it feels like I always need to clear my throat. A chest specialist recently prescribed me the Aerocart inhaler, which I used three times a day for 10 days, then twice daily, and finally once a day, but after 30 days, there was no improvement. They then suggested I try Theo Asthalin tablets twice a day, but it's been 2 days and still no change. What should I do next? This is really starting to worry me.
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tab acetylcysteine
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Consult a Pulmonology Respiratory Medicine Specialist
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Consultation with a Gastroenterologist
a. Consider evaluation for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) or laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR), which can cause throat congestion and mucus sensation. -
Allergy Testing
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a. An ENT specialist can assess for chronic sinusitis or nasal polyps. -
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