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I get mucus in throat with bronchitis which aggravates during cold season. Why?

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Published At April 14, 2020
Reviewed AtMay 25, 2023

Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

I am a 28-year-old male. I am having mucus collected in my throat region for almost two weeks now. As long as I remember, maybe for 10 years or so, I have been suffering from this condition which some have called bronchitis, dust allergy, etc. Any change in weather, any perception of dust, any smoke and fragrance from vehicles, incense sticks, powders or scents, or exposure to cold and cold items cause this secretion of mucus in my throat area. It usually is just a mucus collection in my throat for days together. Usually, no cough or fever or throat pain or running nose. The collection is more in the morning after I wake up from sleep. The condition is more prevalent in cold weather. I was outside of my hometown for a few years but did not face this issue as much as I do when I am visiting my hometown. I want a permanent solution for this. I have not undergone any major tests or anything for this problem. It is more like visiting a local doctor when symptoms occur and taking medicines for infection. I am taking Montek FX (Fexofenadine and Montelukast) and Flomist nasal spray for 10 days. While the condition has improved, I am still not back to normal and I still can feel the mucus sitting in my throat region.

Kindly help.

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

After going through your query, it seems you are suffering from allergic bronchitis. Usually, this condition is precipitated only if you are exposed to particular allergens called triggers. Also, environmental pollution makes the situation worse. As you said, it is very obvious that symptoms recur in your hometown but never appeared in other places where you stayed. So it is very important to find out the particular trigger in our surroundings and avoid outside pollution as much as possible.

To rule out any other pathology and possibility of asthma, it is suggested to do a chest X-ray and spirometry test. If the reports suggest the possibility of asthma then there is a need to start an anti-inflammatory inhaler called a controller. Expectorants work magically in any kind of bronchitis and help in expelling the thick mucus. Allergen avoidance remains the main priority.

I hope this has helped you. Thank you.

Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

Thank you doctor.

The local doctor who prescribed Montek FX said it was some rhinitis. He had also suggested a skin prick test. Are these conditions the same?

Hello,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

Yes, as I said earlier it can be coexistent allergic rhinitis and bronchitis which cause recurrent on and off symptoms. Skin prick test can help you to pinpoint the allergic trigger. Once we know it, avoiding it should be the first priority. Also, there is no urgency for doing tests as it is not an emergency. Until then just continue the same medicines as prescribed.

I hope this has helped you. Thank you.

Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

I have been taking your medications for a week now. While I amount of mucus I produce has decreased, I still feel something in my throat region. It is still not that normal feeling. Since today morning, I think the symptoms have slightly increased but I cannot bring up any mucus to spit. I am continuing with Montair FX and Tusq DX syrup.

Hello,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

I am glad to hear that symptomatically you are improving. The soreness in the throat can be due to many factors. Like the food you take, quality of air, other allergies, or any local pathology like tonsils. Frequent gargling with a good mouthwash like Chlorhexidine gluconate can help you alleviate that feeling. There is no problem if the brand of the medicine is different but the content is the same. So just continue it and follow frequent gargling at least three times a day. Avoid oily and spicy foods for a few days and include more leafy vegetables and fruits in your diet. If it does not help consult ENT to rule out any local throat pathology.

I hope this has helped you. Thank you.

Same symptoms don't mean you have the same problem. Consult a doctor now!

Dr. Amol Kumar Wasudeorao Diwan
Dr. Amol Kumar Wasudeorao Diwan

Allergy Specialist

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