Question 1

can trouble swallowing, body aches, excess mucus in throat , cough. and green phlegm mean throat cancer?

Accepted Answer

Not likely : These symptoms are more indicative of infection (either viral or bacterial).  Cancers can lead to a secondary infection though, and if they don't fully resolve  with time or treatment you should consider bringing this possibility up with your provider, especially if you smoke.

Question 2

mucus in throat wont come out, constant throat clearing. worried that its throat cancer. only 23 years old.

Accepted Answer

Cancer unlikely: You may gargle with wart salty water. If that does not help, you may consider getting a blood test for a mild form of cystic fibrosis. Cancer is unlikely at your age unless you have been a heavy user of tobacco and alcohol.

Question 3

haven't slept well in a few weeks, a crackling sound in lung when breathing and mucus in throat with dry cough, gets worse after i eat, lung cancer ?

Accepted Answer

Respiratory illness: It definitely sounds like you have a respiratory illness with sputum production. If you have fevers, you should definitely go in to see the doctor.Flu season is starting to arrive and it is a good time to get a flu shot and have this issue addressed by visiting your physician. Good luck.

Question 4

having a lot of mucus in throat. i've had a cough for almost 3 weeks now. whenever i cough, it's this itching feeling in the back of my throat. why?

Accepted Answer

Throat: If you are not sick, may be a sign of silent acid reflux or LPR, less likely allergic or from your lungs. You can try taking an OTC antacid.. If thats not helpful, check it out with your doctor

Question 5

had flu 17 days ago. coughing is a lot better but my throat is still a bit sore and my voice sounds funny sometimes. also a lot of mucus in throat.

Accepted Answer

Doctor can recheck: Throat symptoms can be from a strep throat infection (antibiotics are needed), a cold or other virus (antibiotics usually not used), allergies or irritants, sinusitis, stomach reflux when asleep, etc... Usually, one sees the doctor if the throat is bothersome, recurrent, or doesn't go away quickly (mainly to check for strep and review details to see if laryngitis, bronchitis, etc., are present).

Question 6

i've had sore throat 4 weeks. doc say not strep. affrin & zyrtec (cetirizine) d are no help. help! have a lot of mucus in throat & nose. fluids in ear. irritated!!

Accepted Answer

See ENT: I recommend that you consult an ENT specialist to find out what's wrong with your throat.

Question 7

i'm allergic to dust mites and get a lot of mucus in throat and sore throats is there any medicine that can help these symptoms? i already tried taking mucinex, claritin, veramyst nasal spray, and a saline nose rinse and nothing is helping at all.  also,

Accepted Answer

How : How do you know you are allergic? If the exposure is alot, medication may not help. There may be other issues going on causing your symptoms. Have you spoken to an allergist and have you considered allergy shots?

Question 8

when we talk of mucus in throat due to allergies or cold. does it mean that mucus is in larynx ? can it be basically called laryngeal mucus?

Accepted Answer

Sometimes: The throat is a vague area to describe for most people. It is that place or those places from the back of the nose all the way down the throat until the vocal cords. That means all the way down to the upper part of the larynx. If a person has a croupy cough or has laryngitis, such as if he lost his voice due to the viral illness, he probably has mucus from the larynx area too.

Question 9

is it normal to have minimal mucus in throat.  1 year post throat cancer and radiation therapy?  did the radiation cause the mucus?

Accepted Answer

Very common: It is very common to have little mucus in your throat or dryness. This is a side effect from the radiation and it takes a very long time to get better. It may actually not go fully back to normal. Many patients carry bottles of water all the time to keep their mouths well hydrated and fight the dryness. Best wishes, ariel.

Question 10

green/ brown mucus in throat for over 2 years. what can i do?

Accepted Answer

Possible nasopharyng: You either have chronic sinus infection or chronic infection above and behind the palate.  Unlikely to be from dirt or dust being swept from nose into throat.  Need to have ENT look into nose and behind palate to determine source of drainage and obtain secretions for culture.  Chronic nasopharyngitis is very hard to eradicate.  Ct only useful if there is chronic sinusitis.  Could try saline rinse.

Get Virtual Care

For Businesses

About Us

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

Doctor answers about:

Does having a lot of mucus in throat mean cancer

A member asked:

Can trouble swallowing, body aches, excess mucus in throat , cough. and green phlegm mean throat cancer?

A member asked:

Mucus in throat wont come out, constant throat clearing. worried that its throat cancer. only 23 years old.

A member asked:

Haven't slept well in a few weeks, a crackling sound in lung when breathing and mucus in throat with dry cough, gets worse after i eat, lung cancer ?

A member asked:

Having a lot of mucus in throat. i've had a cough for almost 3 weeks now. whenever i cough, it's this itching feeling in the back of my throat. why?

A member asked:

Had flu 17 days ago. coughing is a lot better but my throat is still a bit sore and my voice sounds funny sometimes. also a lot of mucus in throat.

A member asked:

I've had sore throat 4 weeks. doc say not strep. affrin & zyrtec (cetirizine) d are no help. help! have a lot of mucus in throat & nose. fluids in ear. irritated!!

A member asked:

I'm allergic to dust mites and get a lot of mucus in throat and sore throats is there any medicine that can help these symptoms? i already tried taking mucinex, claritin, veramyst nasal spray, and a saline nose rinse and nothing is helping at all. also,

A member asked:

When we talk of mucus in throat due to allergies or cold. does it mean that mucus is in larynx ? can it be basically called laryngeal mucus?

A member asked:

Is it normal to have minimal mucus in throat. 1 year post throat cancer and radiation therapy? did the radiation cause the mucus?

A member asked:

Green/ brown mucus in throat for over 2 years. what can i do?

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

Telemedicine

Primary Care

Manage Your Conditions

Women's Health

Children's Health

Men's Health

Senior Health

Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle

Sexual Health

Mental & Behavioral Health

Travel Medicine

Urgent Care

Didn't find what you're looking for?

More of what we treat

Allergies

Antibiotics

Asthma

High Blood Pressure

Prescriptions

Type 2 Diabetes

For Businesses

Company

Health Content

Join Us

Download HealthTap

Questions?