Constant phlegm in throat

[shannonwooten]

For about a year now, it feels like I have phlegm/mucus stuck in my throat and can't completely clear my throat. Also when I cough, its a lil wet and there is phlegm.

When I started to have the problem, I went to the doc and he said it just may be sinuses and sent me on my way... but never went away.

I went to the doc while I was in Basic Training in SC... then went to GA for 4 months... back to FL for a few months (where i use to live) and now I am in NC.... never went away so I don't think it has anything to do with sinuses...?

[Hello8888]

I also have this symptom which interferes me when I am talking continously for my presentation as I am a teacher. My voice will turn high-pitched which embarassed me sometimes during the lecture. Any solution for this?

[Ryzk4hh]

You're right about avoiding dairy. I have suffered from this for a long time. I found out later that it was ice cream for me as sometimes it's not all kinds of dairy that cause it. Mine is caused mainly by ice cream while my son gets real bad constipation from milk. You'll benefit from doing some kind of an elimination diet by re-introducing foods one at a time and take notice of what's happening. I love ice cream and when I eat it I pay the price for days by having a frog sitting in my throat. I first learned that it produced the mucus for some people from Mark Sisson (Mark's Daily Apple). The following link is for an article about pus in milk.
http://nutritionfacts.org/2011/09/08/how-much-pus-is-there-in-milk/

[Jibbitydibbity]

THAT IS EXACTLY my symptoms. do you happen to never go to the dentist? Cause I don't, and I don't floss or anything. Maybe it's bacteria from a bad tooth leaking in your throat? That could be what we have. Idk. Not like I'm a doctor or anything...just some guy. Maybe somebody could back me up here

[Marcia5130]

I think this is pollution-related. Ive had this since the bad wild fires in my area. Ive tried antihistamines and I don't eat much soy or dairy. A friend swears that fresh lemon juice and warm water will do it. Im going to try it for a week and see...cant hurt.

[BellaAngel1861]

I have a clear to white phlegm in my throat constantly. I don't smoke (Never have), don't drink/eat dairy, don't have any major illnesses that would lead to this type of issue. ( I have severe Fibro M & a Joint disorder) I don't drink soda, I eat healthy, I drink water, I don't live in the city, I live in the mountains... I DO however have 2 cats, and 2 birds....... wondering if this is from the birds. If that's the case I'll deal with it.

[ELITETILINGWA]

FLUTICASONE PROPIONATE

[dixie60]

I have had this problem for five years and have tried various treatments etc to minimal effect at best. Six weeks ago I  decided to sleep with my head elevated, this is recommended on various medical web sites, I stacked several pillows together and had a poor nights sleep being unaccustomed to sleeping this way. The following day my phlegm production was dramatically reduced. I have continued to sleep with my head elevated and the production of phlegm remains GREATLY reduced. It has not been completely eradicated but I have gone to bringing up phlegm from as many as twenty to thirty times per hour times per hour to as few as several per day. Anyone who wishes to try this method please note the following. I found using pillows to elevate my head was cumbersome, uncomfortable and there is a tendency for the head to slip into a more conventional position during sleep. Therefore I now sleep on a sun lounger with adjustable position settings. For me the incline has to be 45 degrees or greater, a couple of bricks under the bed does not work for me. I understand not everyone can sleep on a sun lounger but this works for me.
Your sleep is disturbed but you do become more accustomed to sleeping inclined. In any case if it works for you believe me you will be satisfied with this trade off. Good luck to anyone who tries this and hope it is successful for you.

[Bab6641]

I also have the chronic post nasal drip issue. So glad I'm not alone. I've had it off and on for the last 4 years. Comes every couple months... Goes away for a few months, then back again. Usually lasts 2-3 months at a time. I've been to numerous doctors and treated for acid reflux, sinus infections, allergies, ext. I've tried every medicine under the sun. I also do daily nasal washes. I've recently started going to a holistic wellness doctor. She believes it all starts with candida in your gut. She put me on a course of probiotics and candida supplements. Also starting a strict diet of no dairy sugar or gluten. Only on second week and it's very difficult! No changes yet but she said it takes time!

[TylerAug]

I have had this miserable problem for about eight years now. I have constant phlegm hanging at the back of my throat that builds gradually until I MUST either swallow or clear my throat. If not, I end up inhaling it and choking. I've been tested for gerd, had barium swallows w/no indication of any problem. I've been given allergy medications, as e.g. fluticasone (sp?), Nasonex, claritin, etc. and the whole run of antacids. Nothing works. Mucinex does nothing. I'm convinced that this is a condition still not understood by the present state of medicine and I just try to live with it. I swallow so much the muscles are sore- as I have to do it about 8 times per minute... it gets a little better and worse at times, but is always there... I feel a little better seeing I'm not alone w/this.Perhaps someday it'll be understood...