What Causes Frequent Mucus Formation In The Throat?

Posted on Mon, 30 Mar 2015

Question: Hello Doc, I am facing problem in my throat, had some kind of discomfort foe every 30 mins, feel like having my throat covered with mucus. Apart from this am also facing a problem with a little bit cough which happens to be frequently. I have consulted a ENT specialist, he prescribed me with some medications,which i dont remember. But it was fine for some time till i complete the medication and problem start again once finished. How come i get rid of this mucus( which i feel really irritating in my throat) and cough. Please help me.

Answered by Dr. Rajkishori Godhi (17 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Possible Reflux disease

Detailed Answer:
Hi and welcome to healthcaremagic,
From your symptoms there are 2 possibilities.

1) GERD - gastro esophageal reflux disease. Acid from the stomach refluxes back into the throat causing foreign body sensation, soreness and cough.

2) Sinusitis is another possibility. Mucus from the back of the nose drips into the throat leading to frequent throat clearing and cough.

To come to a diagnosis you have to see your doctor again because only examination will tell.

Feel free to follow up.
Regards,
Dr Rajkishori Godhi (MS ENT)

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj

Follow up: Dr. Rajkishori Godhi (1 hour later)

Thanks for you reply, yes what you said is right? have some kind of acidity(which comes up very rarely), but my question is why is the acidity related to this?. If related, Is their any medication I should go for before consulting a doctor. Because what I personally believe is the major cause for all these problems is "MUCUS"( so I want to get rid of this initially).

Answered by Dr. Rajkishori Godhi (7 hours later)

Brief Answer:
It will go away with treatment.

Detailed Answer:
Hi and thanks for the follow up,

Throat secretes mucous secretions when irritated. The acid from your stomach refluxes up into your throat and irritates your throat leading to excess mucus production. Therefore once the reflux is controlled, mucus will also reduce.

I recommend consulting a doctor who can examine you and confirm my opinion. There are good medications in the form of proton pump inhibitors as well as life style changes which can treat this condition. You can discuss about it with the doctor.

Regards,
Dr Rajkishori Godhi (MS ENT)

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad