<prompt> If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patients description.For several months now, I have experienced excessive mucus drip in the back of my throat, yet cannot expectorate it. My throat is sore and the middle of my tongue has a raised ridge that appears to be white. Also, I experience some difficulty swallowing when the mucus is flowing. I have a history of allergies, but this is new. I also have asthma that is under control. Over the counter medications for allergies have not given me relief. I have considered food allergies and have limited the mucus producing food products such as dairy products, but still daily I am swallowing mucus and cannot cough it out. Please advise. Thank you.  <response>: Hello dear, The symptoms as mentioned in your post suggest that you might be having Pharyngitis Allergic tracheo-bronchitis. Management includes:1. Gargle with warm salt water to relieve throat pain.2. Analgesics like paracetamol3. Antihistamine preparations like Allegra can be taken for symptomatic relief.4. Montelukast preparations, which is used as a maintenance therapy.5. Maintain adequate HY Chat Doctor. 6. Also make sure that you are well protected from cold, dust other allergens. If symptoms still persist...it will be better to consult an ENT specialist. Wish you a speedy recovery. Take care. 