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Question
Hello doctor,
These days, I have had thick phlegm in my throat, causing trouble when swallowing. In the morning, the phlegm is thick to the point of nausea. Clear, coughed sputum. Doctor, tell me, what are the signs of a disease that causes thick mucus in the throat? Thanks for the advice doctor.
Anonymous customer
Answer
Answered by BSCK I Le Van Quang - Department of General Surgery, Vinmec Nha Trang International General Hospital.
Hello,
With the question “What are the signs of a disease in which thick phlegm in the throat causes swallowing problems? ", the doctor answered as follows:
Sputum is mucus produced by cells in the respiratory tract. Mucus has the effect of "trapping" objects from entering the body through the respiratory tract, then expelling them out so that they do not cause inflammation in the airways. But when the throat has more phlegm than usual, it is a sign of a number of health problems such as: flu, cold, asthma, acid reflux, bronchitis, pneumonia, tonsillitis,. .. Therefore, you should go to an ENT doctor to check what is the cause of the phlegm and have an appropriate treatment plan.
If you still have questions about the thick sputum in the throat causing difficulty swallowing, you can go to a medical facility of Vinmec Health System for early examination and treatment. Thank you for trusting and sending questions to Vinmec. Wishing you lots of health.
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