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Hi! I suffer from constant mucus problem in my throat. I hear a wheezing noise whenever I breathe and the cough never stops accumulating. I have this problem 365 days a year irrespective of seasons. I feel congestion in my chest and shortness in breathing. The cough which comes out is very light and colorless. I had taken a blood test which confirmed I am prone to allergies.

Thanks for helping me.
Vivek.


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replied December 2nd, 2010
Allergies Answer A17513
Hi, welcome to the ehealth forum and I am glad to help you.
You seem concerned by the constant mucus in the throat with feeling of congestion in chest and shortness of breathing.
You might be suffering from post nasal drip.Post-nasal drip (PND) occurs when excessive mucus is produced by the sinuses. The excess mucus accumulates in the throat or back of the nose. It can be caused by rhinitis (allergic or non-allergic), sinusitis (acute or chronic), laryngopharyngeal acid reflux (with or without heartburn), or by a disorder of swallowing (such as an esophageal motility disorder). It is frequently caused by allergies, which may be seasonal or persistent through the year as in your case, depending on the allergen(s) involved. Mucus feeling in the back of the throat, congestion in the nasal and sinus passages, snorting to clear mucus from the sinuses that cannot otherwise be cleared by blowing one's nose and vomiting due to excessive mucus in stomach are the common complaints of the patient who suffers from the post nasal drip. Treatment may include antibiotics, nasal irrigation, acid control medication, allergy medication, and/or minor surgery. Allergy medications include antihistamines, decongestants, nasal steroids, nasal crolom, or combinations of these. Reduced contact with allergens is important when possible. Allergy injections may be used for long term relief when allergy is the cause.
You must consult your doctor for the definitive diagnosis and treatment as the same cannot be made online.
Hope this helps. Take care.
Note: This post is not to emphasise final diagnosis as the same cannot be made online and is aimed just to provide medical information and no treatment suggested above be taken without face to face consultation with health care professional.



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