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Phlegm and diarea

I am having phlegm problem and soar throat from last one year i have been to GP many times first they give me the omeprazole and gaviscon but it didnt work so they send me for endoscopy but everything was fine so they refer to ENT specialist and he send me for barium swallow test and over there they find out that i have small hiatius hernia and they give me the lanzaprazole 30mg morning and 30 mg evening but that didnt work as well so they send me for chest xray and the result is: there is minimal prominence of lung markings at the right lung base. Perihilar bronchial wall markings on the right is slightly prominent. These appearance may be related to some infective change. No large areas of consolidation are seen.
so my GP put me on Amoxcillin course and told me to go for chest xray again so after antibiotic course i went for xray and the results are: Once again there is some prominence of perihilar bronchial wall markings. this may be related to bronchitic change. No active consolidations is seen on this occasion.
i was a smoker and i have quite cigrattes few days ago but i am still getting soar throat and very upset stomach i burp a lot and too much phlegm sometimes its white some time its yellow and sometime dark brown any one idea what is it i am really worried and iam only 34 year old but no one is giving me the right answer any suggesions or experience please do let me know. Thanks
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Hi there,

Thanks for your reply, i have just seen my GP and he has refer me to the chest consultant and lets see wht he says i am just worried that i dont have any serious problem like cancer or COPD coz thats wht reply i am getting from google search. Do you think it can be serious?
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Hi there,

Thanks for your reply, i have just seen my GP and he has refer me to the chest consultant and lets see wht he says i am just worried that i dont have any serious problem like cancer or COPD coz thats wht reply i am getting from google search. Do you think it can be serious?
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Welcome to the MedHelp forum!
Chronic sore throats can be allergic, viral or bacterial in origin. Many viral conditions like EBV (glandular fever) behave in this way with recurrent respiratory infections. Many parasitic infestations and worms increase the eosinophil counts in the blood and thus cause an increased risk of upper respiratory infections.
If there is no fever then chances of allergic reaction, acidity and reflux and high eosinophil count are more. Common allergens causing these symptoms are pollen, mold, dust, pet dander. Streptoccocal infection is the most common bacterial infection and can cause nasal symptoms too. Indoor exposure to black mold can cause upper respiratory tract symptoms such as sore throat and cough with or without wheeze in otherwise healthy people.
Ideally you should consult a chest specialist. A comprehensive investigation including CBC, throat swab, allergic tests, X-rays, examination with a scope in throat, spirometry etc is required keeping all the points in mind. A throat swab and the phlegm should be given for culture and sensitivity to see what organism is causing the cough and what antibiotic may act against it. If it is viral or allergic then no culture will be formed. If it is due to air conditioning, you will have to use a humidifier. If it is due to asthma, then proper treatment will have to be done. If mold is the culprit, then you will have to get your house checked for the source and treated. Gastric reflux too could be the cause. The treating reflux with drugs and lifestyle changes with decreasing coffee, alcohol, smoking and spicy food will help.
Life style changes that will help include: Avoid heavy meals and eat frequent small meals. Avoid too much of caffeine, tea, smoking, fried food and drinks both alcoholic and non alcoholic fuzzy ones. Avoid heavy exercises within 4 hours of a heavy meal. Raise the head end of the bed by pillows to 30 degrees. Avoid lying down for least 2 hours after food. Maybe these tips will help you. Take care!
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