HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

What Causes Excessive Phlegm In Throat?

I have a lot of mucus that is there always (2 years). It's worst when I eat milk products, sugar, and certain drinks including water. But lately when I drink black coffee I taste mustard with the tast of coffee, Why would thT be? I have ask my dentist and my MD and both just play it off. Thank you, Grace
Fri, 23 Oct 2015
Report Abuse
Dentist,  's  Response
Hi Dear ,

As per your query you have excessive phlegm in your throat specially when you eat particular food like milk products and you also have alter sense of taste . Well the symptoms you mention in query can occur due to many reasons but it seems to me that these symptoms probably occur due to sinusitis and post nasal drip . I would suggest you to do warm saline gargles severeal times a day , take steam twice a day and avoid milk products for some daya specially at night . Consult ENT specialist for proper diagnosis . Doctor may order test like CT scan , blood test , and viral culture test to rule out condition like acid reflux and strep throat . Doctor may prescribe antibiotics ( amoxicillin ) at least for 10 days along with decongestant .

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
I find this answer helpful
Note: For further follow up on related General & Family Physician Click here.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Loading Online Doctors....
People also viewed
What Causes Excessive Phlegm In Throat?

Hi Dear , As per your query you have excessive phlegm in your throat specially when you eat particular food like milk products and you also have alter sense of taste . Well the symptoms you mention in query can occur due to many reasons but it seems to me that these symptoms probably occur due to sinusitis and post nasal drip . I would suggest you to do warm saline gargles severeal times a day , take steam twice a day and avoid milk products for some daya specially at night . Consult ENT specialist for proper diagnosis . Doctor may order test like CT scan , blood test , and viral culture test to rule out condition like acid reflux and strep throat . Doctor may prescribe antibiotics ( amoxicillin ) at least for 10 days along with decongestant . Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari