Sore throat | Pantai Hospital

Mohd Najmuddin Al-Kubra Saidal

01 Jun 2025

Sore throat

How long should sore throat last? I take all kind of mucolytic agent and expectorant but seems like i just cant get those mucus cleared out from my throat

Answer:

I'm sorry to hear that you're struggling with persistent mucus in your throat despite taking mucolytic agents and expectorants. Sore throats can be caused by various factors, including infections, allergies, or irritants. It's important to determine the underlying cause in order to provide appropriate treatment.

Normally sore throat last 3-5 days and due to viral infection . Besides the medication you have taken, few more steps you can do to help to reduce the mucous such as drink more water , avoid irritants ...When the problems persists despite of multiple treatment . You need to consult health care provider to look for the underlying causes .

The commom factor for persistent mucous can be due to nasal problem or gastric reflux problems .

You may need to look into this and get the advice and further check up from the health care provider

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Last Edited: 31 Jul 2025

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