Anonymous
3 years
Constant clearing throat
Female, 38years old, feel phlegm stuck at my throat. Keep clearing my throat. Few days now, feeling sesak nafas during at night.
I have gastritis many years and will take controloc if needed, in 2019 i had pneumonia.
Dr Nur Syuhada binti Zulkifli,
3 years
Hi, good afternoon. Thank you for asking this question to us.
This answer is a general information about the problem you are facing which is excessive phlegm in the throat. Please click on this link (DoctorOnCall) to talk to a doctor.
You can easily get ear, nose & throat problems, but don’t let it get to you.
Based on the above explanation, we understand your concerns about the symptoms / problems encountered. For your information sir, this problem can be caused by various things. Such as:
- Acid reflux
- Allergies
- Asthma
- Common Cold
- Infections
- Chronic bronchitis, Pneumonia, COPD
Excess phlegm production can also result from certain lifestyle and environmental factors, such as:
- a dry indoor environment
- low consumption of water and other fluids
- high consumption of fluids that can lead to fluid loss, such as coffee, tea, and alcohol
- certain medications
- smoking
If this problem persists and worsens, you are advised to see a doctor for proper consultation and treatment.
Discuss your symptoms with an ear, nose and throat(ENT) specialist for their expert advice.
However, this information is only a general information about your problem. In order to get a confirmation about the diagnosis of the disease, you need to undergo an examination. I recommend you to see a doctor nearby for a complete examination and treatment. You can also click on the link (DoctorOnCall) to contact our specialist doctors online for more information. Thank you