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Lately, after i eat i have phlegm in my throat. i don't think i am alergic to anything. could this be a alergic reaction or just anxiety related?

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Possibly: Sometimes eating triggers a sympathetic reaction in the bronchial tubes causing excessive phlegm production. Cold beverages and food can trigger asthma like symptoms with cough and phlegm production or even wheezing. A food allergy could cause these symptoms rarely. I don't think this is likely to be caused by anxiety.

Dr Chuu agreed

Answered 10/23/2017

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