I'm feeling really embarrassed because every time I eat, especially at breakfast, I get this buildup of phlegm in my throat that I need to spit out. It's been happening for a while and it's awkward for people around me. I've been treated for GERD with medicines like Rabiym DSR, and for allergies with Monteluksut and Fex. But it still doesn't seem to be getting better. Do you know what might be causing this or how I could improve the situation?

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Dr Shubham Chauhan

General Practitioner

MBBS
4+ Yrs

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take tablet mucinac for 5 days twice a day

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Answered 04/07/2025

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