HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients
Book a video visit
HealthTap
Telehealth
A member asked:

Why do i keep wanting/ have urge to get mucus out of my throat? what might be the cause of this?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Post nasal drip: this is often post nasal drip. It continues to drain down your throat and causes your symptoms. You can check with your physician to help clarify your symptoms

Answered 6/25/2016

2.7k views

Thank
Dr. Aaron Love answered

Specializes in Emergency Medicine

Allergies: This is often allergies, post nasal drip, sometimes esophageal reflux , throat infection (likely virus) a swollen uvula and plenty of uncommon causes.

Dr Yetimyan and another doctor agreed

Answered 6/8/2015

2.7k views

Thank

Related Questions

A member asked:

Sore throat, feeling is mucus in back of throat. When I get it out, it's yellow,very chunky and has streaks of blood. Cause?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

I have the worst feeling throat i've ever felt - scratchy throat, mucus, soreness, dryness, and a terrible cough. What could be the cause and how can I get better?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

Hi, I have been waking up with cold-like symptoms for the past 3 weeks (sore throat, congested nose/thick green mucus) that get better as the day goes on. What is the cause of this? How do I treat this?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

I get a bitter taste in my mouth after eating and even after just brushing my teeth. What causes this? I also have mucus in my throat but am not sick

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

A member asked:

I know its gross) can holding back the mucous from crying and knowing its going down ur throat cause u to get sick (like a cold for example)?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Sponsored Content
HealthTap Medical Group does not endorse products or services. Sponsored content revenues support our mission to make health information free and accessible to all.Learn more

People also searched for:

I get mucus in my throat only at night and its bothersome. Whats the reason?
For many years, sometimes when i lie flat/sleep I have very small amount of mucus in lungs/throat. When i get up I am instantly fine. Normal? Causes?
Im beginning to get a sore throat but I don't think its cause by mucus how can I stop it?
I get clear mucus in my throat only after i eat and when i lay down to sleep. Can it be caused from my heart. Started when i got severe edema.
Can a lactose intolerance flare up cause you to feel as though you have a lump in your throat? Everytime I have a flare up I feel as though I get a lot of mucus build up in my throat because of it...

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
Ask your question
Didn't find what you're looking for?

90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.

Ask your question

More of what we treat

Allergies
Antibiotics
Asthma
High Blood Pressure
Prescriptions
Type 2 Diabetes
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HealthTap
HIPAA logo
HIPAASecure
Soc 2 Type 2 logo
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHO Accredited
JCAHOAccredited
Member App

Download HealthTap

Video visit and message your doctor

Member App QR Code
Play Store Member LinkApp Store Member Link

Questions?

+1 (888) 828-0841support@healthtap.com
LinkedInTwitter
HomeTermsPrivacyCookiesDMCAHealth TopicsDoctors DirectoryDoctor Q&A by Specialty
Copyright 2026 HealthTap, Inc.