That persistent feeling of mucus stuck in your throat—requiring constant clearing, coughing, or throat-rinsing—can be more than just annoying. It’s often a sign that something in your body is out of balance. While occasional phlegm is normal (your body’s way of trapping irritants), chronic mucus or post-nasal drip lasting weeks or months usually points to an underlying trigger.
Here are the most common real causes—and science-backed ways to address them.
🩺 Top 5 Real Causes (and How to Treat Them)
1. Chronic Post-Nasal Drip (From Allergies or Sinusitis)
- What’s happening: Mucus from inflamed sinuses drains down the back of your throat.
- Triggers:
- Seasonal allergies (pollen, mold)
- Year-round allergens (dust mites, pet dander)
- Chronic sinus infections (bacterial or fungal)
- Signs: Constant throat clearing, tickle in throat, worse at night or in the morning.
- ✅ What to do:
- Use a saline nasal rinse (Neti pot) daily
- Try antihistamines (like loratadine) or nasal steroid sprays (Flonase)
- Reduce indoor allergens: wash bedding weekly, use HEPA filters
2. Laryngopharyngeal Reflux (LPR) – “Silent Reflux
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