Question 1

i woke this morning with a mucus nasal plug in the back of my throat. i could feel it building for days. us this something that i need to worry about?

Accepted Answer

Post nasal drip: Post nasal drip is usually coming from rhino-sinus diseases. In the us, allergies is the most common etiology. Discuss with your doctor if it bothers you or it starts to cause frequent flu / cold like symptoms or sinusitis.

Question 2

8 months of thick clear mucus plugged at back of nose, throat clearing, no nasal discharge. tried everything and only pseudoephedrine works! but why?

Accepted Answer

Nasal congestion: If only pseudoephedrine worked, nasal congestion is the problem. I don't know what you meant by having tried everything (nasal steroid/nasal antihistamine, LTM). Perhaps it is time to consult an allergist.

Question 3

refractory (years) mucus plug nasopharynx (id by md allergist)> productive (clear/brown bb size) "throat clearing."  saline spray ineffective. ?

Accepted Answer

Step-Up Therapy: If you are suffering from chronic rhinitis then you are likely under-treating your disease. Saline sprays are helpful but not best treatment for persistent congestion, post-nasal drip, and running. Consider starting medicated nasal steroid sprays. See an Allergist to determine what possible triggers you may have so that appropriate treatment can be prescribed.

Question 4

mucus from throat  what are the causes?

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Mucus: It could be 'postnasal drainage' from your nose, like allergies or sinus infection.  Or it could be productive sputum from cough, esp in a chronic smoker.  If not coughing, then more likely a nasal drainage problem.

Question 5

constant mucus in throat?

Accepted Answer

Allergic rhinitis: Sounds like allergic rhinitis or if you're a smoker then it maybe chronic bronchitis. If you don't smoke, then it can be treated by avoiding allergens, especially pollen dust, and other household triggers or you may see your primary doc and be given a nasal corticosteroid spray which are usually quite effective.

Question 6

how to remove mucus in the throat?

Accepted Answer

Hydrate well & : Gargle.Saltwater gargles are very helpful. Mix a teaspoon of salt in 8 oz of warm water – gargle with this several times a day. You can gargle with aloe vera juice a couple of times per day. A mixture of chamomile tea with honey & a small amount of lemon juice is good.

Question 7

why would   have mucus  in my throat?

Accepted Answer

Mucus in throat: Esopaheal reflux or allergic rhinitis are more likely. Both are relatively easily treatable conditions.

Question 8

how come i have mucus down my throat ?

Accepted Answer

Not sure : Possibly from postnasal drip.

Question 9

what causes mucus nuggets in my throat?

Accepted Answer

Hard or soft?: Are you talking about hard nuggets?  Stones that  form in tonsillar crypts are called  tonsil stones ( tonsilloliths).

Question 10

why do i always have mucus in my throat?

Accepted Answer

throat mucus : Constant throat mucus is most likely due to post nasal drip from allergies. May also occur due to laryngopharyngeal reflux.

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I woke this morning with a mucus nasal plug in the back of my throat. i could feel it building for days. us this something that i need to worry about?

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8 months of thick clear mucus plugged at back of nose, throat clearing, no nasal discharge. tried everything and only pseudoephedrine works! but why?

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Refractory (years) mucus plug nasopharynx (id by md allergist)> productive (clear/brown bb size) "throat clearing." saline spray ineffective. ?

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Mucus from throat what are the causes?

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