Mucus Stuck In Throat
Causes, Symptoms, and Risk Factors
THICK MUCUS IN THROAT
Do you have something stuck in your throat?
If so, you may experience some of these symptoms:
Phlegm in back of throat
Thin, clear or thick mucus in throat
Sore, painful, irritated throat
Nasal drainage in throat
Several factors may play a key role in these feelings:
Do you smoke cigarettes?
How long has the post-nasal drip mucus been stuck in the back of your throat?
Do you live in a southern region or state?
It is possible that your doctor may find it necessary to ask these questions. However, you need to see a doctor or healthcare professional immediately if you are experiencing any symptom at all!
CAUSES OF MUCUS IN THROAT FEELING
Post-nasal dripLaryngopharyngeal Reflux
Sinus and Allergies
Acid Reflux (GERD)
Discuss these symptoms on our user forums! The information on this website is not medical advice, please read our disclaimer before anything else!
These conditions may apply to you: It is interesting as the University of Rochester UHS office takes note of: Sore throats can be caused by a viral infection, indeed they may be associated with the flu. Antibiotics are not effective against viral infections, however for bacterial infections they may be required. You may be asking "How does this relate to thick mucus in throat?"
How long have your symptoms persisted?
Your doctor may be able to diagnose you based on your symptoms alone, but information such as the duration, severity, and causes of the symptoms may prove useful in a critical examination.
Recent Updates
[07/09/2010] After hearing from many of our visitors about their throat mucus causes, we decided to post a new page this week: Fish bone stuck in your throat! We know it's a little bit different than most of the information you read on our website, so please let us know what you think.
[07/01/2010] Could post-nasal drip be caused by allergies? Does smoking cigarettes increase irritation and soreness of the throat? Find out here: Post-nasal caused by allergies *Extended Coverage*!
[06/03/2006] Please visit our newest addition to the Throat information brigade... it is titled
How to get mucus out of your throat it is surely worth the read.
Additional Resources
- NDDIC: National Digestive Disease Information Clearinghouse
- UT Health Science Center: Laryngopharyngeal Reflux Disease (LPR)
- Constant Throat Clearing
- Granite Undermount Sinks
- University of Maryland Medical Center: Dysphagia
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