I had deviated septum surgery back in January. After the surgery I began to
experience a lot of phlegm and mucous backing up in my throat. I spent the
next few months going to the doctor who performed the surgery. Everything
he did failed to make me feel better. I was then sent to an allergist who
did all the etsts but could not find anything wrong with me. All nasal
sprays, antibiotics, antihistamines did not make much of an impression on
my body. I was then sent to a gastroenterologist who performed a Bravo PH
test two weeks ago. It seems the results were inconclusive, so he will be
performing the test again this Wednesday. I have also found a new ENT
doctor to help.

Has anyone else exerienced this problem. The one thought that sticks in my
mind is that the original ENT doctor did something during surgery to make
the matter worse. I have been told by my partner and froiends that this is
only negative thinking, but it still haunts me. The problem is the mucous
goes down my throat without a let-up and I spend a great deal of the day
choking. I have also been referred to a doctor at Mt. Sinai who
specializez in vocal problems. At this point, I am all doctored out!

Any suggestions would be appreciated.

Barnett Serchuk
barnett_serchuk@yahoo.com