phlegm in throat

[Protek]

For the last five years I have endured the presence of constant phlegm in my throat. Sometimes it

[Protek]

I read the article on sinuses and it says that symptoms often include: pressure in the area of the affected sinus; nasal congestion; postnasal drip; cough; sore throat; and thick nasal drainage. I don

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[LostAngeles]

I, too, have been suffering from a constant sore throat and phlegm for a few years now.  Been to a number of internists, ENT's, allergists.  Had CT scans, allergy tests, throat cultures, etc.  Was put on a number of antibiotics, acid reflux meds, antihistamines, steroid sprays and more.  No one could diagnose me, so they tried everything  I recently went to a gastroenterologist, even though acid reflux meds had not worked in the past.  He did an endoscopy and placed some sensors that monitored how much acid was coming up.  I wore a monitor for about two days.  He says the acid level was extremely high and probably the cause of the sore throat and mucous.  I told him that I had tried reflux meds, but that they hadn't helped.  He said that I needed to stay on a drug like prilosec for as long as 6 months, and take it twice a day 1/2 hour before breakfast and dinner.  I have been on it for almost a month now, and cannot yet see a big difference.  Will let you know how things progress.  good luck!