Constant phlegm or mucus in back of throat

[babybaboo]

I have constant phlegm  and mucus in the back of my Throat.

I will start by listing my so called Bad Habits ! Please tell me if you think any of them would be the main cause..

1. I EAT 1-2 BAGS OF RASBERRY CREME SAVERS EVERY NIGHT !

2.I DRINK 2-3 COKES AS WELL PER NIGHT..

3.I SMOKE 1 PACK OF CIGARRETTES PER DAY !

P.S. I DO NOT HAVE A COUGH AT ALL ! I FEEL FINE EXCEPT WHEN I SWALLOW FOOD FOR THE FIRST TIME .

Do you think it is all the Candy and Soda causing the phlegm ?

OR THE SMOKING ? or combination of the three !

Thanks for all the Help !

Robert

[misnger]

Might be sinus issue, When they drain I too get a lot of phlem and it seems to get stuck & is difficult to swallow.  Try an ENT
Also I would try to quit smoking & I know it is very hard I too am trying to quit.  I'm going for accupuncture to quit.
Good Luck

[amythist2779]

With the phlem do you experience trouble swallowing? I am a non smoker and I have this problem, its due to my thyroid being slightly larger than it should be. You may want to have it checked out. I have the phlem that feels like it is stuck in my throat, and once I make myself cough it up it looks like a ball of rubber cement. (sorry if I grossed anyone out) It varies in color,  from like an opaque color to sometimes a greenish, but like I mentioned its a ball and sort of slimy but yet firm.

[Joanie68]

i didn't mean to be preachy there but it seems like your body is telling you what it needs and screaming for you to listen.

[Joanie68]

stop smoking

[PlateletGal]

I would experiment and I would purchase some saline drops at your local Walgreens and use those.