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" Question For the last three years or so I have suffered badly with catarrh. I constantly have coughs and sore throats due to it.  I snore and have to constantly clear my throat (much to the annoyance of my wife).  Clarytin and piriton make no difference. Is it an allergy or something else?   Answer Post-nasal drip is a common and troublesome symptom but it does not normally give rise to such severe symptoms as you describe.  Post-nasal drip refers to the production of naturally occurring mucus from the nasal passages in a greater than normal quantity which slowly slides down the back of the throat and in to the stomach where is digested.  Particularly after a cold, the mucus can become more catarrhal and thick and gives rise to the feeling of a lump in the throat, or a feeling of continually wanting to clear the throat.  The symptom can occur as a result of allergy, but clearly you have failed to respond to anti-histamine preparations.  It is possible that you have nasal polyps or some other structural problem of the nasal passages or sinuses that needs to be assessed and treated.  Therefore I would suggest that you review the situation with your GP and if necessary consider a referral to an ear, nose and throat specialist. Yours sincerely The NetDoctor Medical Team   Other Qs &amp;amp; As Blocked nose Ear eczema I find it hard to breathe out of my nostrils I have a watery discharge from my nose  I&amp;#039;m allergic to horses Is it ok for me to run long distances? Is there a natural alternative to nasal spray for my allergy? I&amp;#039;ve got sinus problems My nose blocks up My sneezing is driving me insane My three-year-old daughter is coughing badly Sore eyes but sensitive to drops: is there a remedy?  Throat problems Weight loss and persistent coughing What treatments are available for bronchial hyperreactivity? Where does this mucus come from?   Last updated 01.02.2011 "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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