Question 1

what is the white slimy mucus in throat i keep spitting out after mouthwash?

Accepted Answer

: I assume you don't have an upper respiratory tract infection. Excessive throat mucus can also occur with postnasal drip, acid reflux ir the less common laryngopharangeal reflux. If the mucus is too thick &amp; difficult to expectorate  take a product with guaifenesin. (like mucinex)  in it to loosen mucus. See ENT specialist as needed.

Question 2

how to get rid of mucus in throat ? 
fells like thick pudding stuck in throat spitting out helps very little?

Accepted Answer

: Warm salt water or vinegar and water gargle can help. Also Warm humidifier in sleep room or bedroom can help. Plus avoid sleeping with Air Conditioner or Fan blowing directly at one. If Symptoms persist, a visit with the PCP/ ENT or Lung Doctor is encouraged

Question 3

what causes excess mucus in throat and nose?

Accepted Answer

Allergies: It is due to allergies most of the time and also can be caused by viral upper respiratory infections.

Question 4

have difficulty swallowing due to excess mucus in throat? what could it be?

Accepted Answer

Dysphagia : How do you know it is because of increased mucus? You should be seen by a doctor and checked  whether there's anything else going on.

Question 5

i got a cold in taiwan in march. i have recovered except for excess mucus in throat and desire to cough. desire will go away if i swallow mucus. ?

Accepted Answer

Cough: If you had a heavy cough with discolored sputum which has now improved and the mucus is colorless at this time, you probably have some residual noninfectious irritation in the trachea(windpipe).  This is best treated with a cough suppressant syrup like robitussinDM to sooth the irritated trachea as the more you cough, the more it's irritated. See your physician as needed.

Question 6

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 7

persistent clearing of throat and excess mucus in throat have tried allergy/asthma meds and low dose ppis.
a new allergist or gi doc? silent re

Accepted Answer

LERD possible: Exposure of the vocal cords to stomach acid &amp; pepsin will result in inflammation of the vocal cords (as is also often seen with acid regurgitation). Acute laryngitis may result, but watch out for chronic hoarseness, throat clearing, airway spasms, bronchitis, an asthma-type presentation, and even a higher risk of throat cancer. Agree, further evaluation is in order.

Question 8

constant excessive mucus in throat for over a year and it interferes with breathing. what could be wrong and how do i clear it?

Accepted Answer

Thoughts..: It could be post nasal dripping.  This is a slow, constant drip to the back of the throat from the nose - can often be helped by allergy medicines.  I also think of things like reflux which could be causing your symptoms.  If it's been going on this long, make sure you get it checked out by your doc! best of luck.

Question 9

excessive mucus in throat feels like choking. worsen when lying down. no heartburn. gerd/lpr/something else?

Accepted Answer

Sounds like PND.: Postnasal drip is excess mucous production from sinuses,worse when you lie down because it pools in the back of your throat. Gargling with warm salt water or flonase may help.

Question 10

recently quit smoking after 20 years of half-full pack a day. have chronic sinus congestion with thick/excessive mucus in throat. also have a dry cough occasionally and sometimes wheezing associated with laying down in bed mostly. recent normal pft?

Accepted Answer

Give it time: Congratulations on stopping smoking; you have greatly improved your chance of a long healthy life. You don't say what you mean by "recently". However, smokers cough and other consequences of smoking may take take months  or years to improve after stopping. And it sounds like you might have an allergic component, i.e. asthma plus allergic sinusitis. Keep working with your doctor. Good luck!

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What is the white slimy mucus in throat i keep spitting out after mouthwash?

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How to get rid of mucus in throat ? fells like thick pudding stuck in throat spitting out helps very little?

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What causes excess mucus in throat and nose?

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Have difficulty swallowing due to excess mucus in throat? what could it be?

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I got a cold in taiwan in march. i have recovered except for excess mucus in throat and desire to cough. desire will go away if i swallow mucus. ?

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

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Persistent clearing of throat and excess mucus in throat have tried allergy/asthma meds and low dose ppis. a new allergist or gi doc? silent re

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Constant excessive mucus in throat for over a year and it interferes with breathing. what could be wrong and how do i clear it?

A member asked:

Excessive mucus in throat feels like choking. worsen when lying down. no heartburn. gerd/lpr/something else?

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Recently quit smoking after 20 years of half-full pack a day. have chronic sinus congestion with thick/excessive mucus in throat. also have a dry cough occasionally and sometimes wheezing associated with laying down in bed mostly. recent normal pft?

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