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The sensation of having mucus in the throat or phlegm is often reported by patients but... What is the cause? What does it mean? How can I eliminate it? I'll try to answer in the video. That annoying sensation of having mucus or phlegm in the throat that often makes us feel a sensation of discomfort linked to what seems like a foreign body. Given that the presence of secretions is, most of the time, linked to an inflammatory or infectious condition of the upper airways. Mucus, due to its characteristics of viscosity, tends to remain in the throat generating a sensation of a foreign body. I'll try to briefly explain the causes of this annoying sensation: The classic cold or bacterial infections that cause an increase in mucus production High temperatures and reduced humidity can cause an increase in mucus production Gastroesophageal reflux and the consequent inflammation of the upper airways generated by regurgitated gastric juices cause a narrowing of the airways and an increase in mucus production Reduction in water intake; determine a greater concentration of mucus and a greater perception Cigarette smoke, always due to the consequent inflammation of the airways, causes an increase in mucus Obviously, once the cause is discovered, it will be necessary to act on the cause that, specifically, determines the annoying sensation of mucus in the throat. Below, I report the possible solutions in a schematic way: Unfortunately, there are no particular remedies for colds other than drinking a lot, performing steam inhalations and taking fluidifying or decongestant drugs Reduce the temperature of the environment you frequent and increase the humidity of the air Sleep with your head slightly raised to reduce episodes of gastroesophageal reflux and promote the descent of mucus Increase your fluid intake to fluidify the mucus Avoid the use of cigarettes or similar Constantly perform nasal washes, preferably with hypertonic solution (water and salt) For a more detailed discussion, we recommend watching the video. ________________________________________________________________________________________________ Topics: mucus in throat causes, mucus in throat without a cold, mucus in throat reflux. ________________________________________________________________________________________________ USEFUL LINKS: YouTube channel: / @fabiofiliacimaxillofacciale Facebook page: / docfabiofiliaci Instagram profile: / drfabiofiliaci Website: https://www.chirurgiamaxillofiliaci.it/ Contacts: [email protected] Telephone: 3290686691 #dottorfabiofiliaci #maxillofacialsurgery #mucosingola #mucus #nasalsecretions