causes of constant phlegm
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- I've had constant phlegm in my throat for over 2 years. I have been told over and over again that it is my result due to smoking. I've also read that if your a smoker, and you have constant phelgm for about year + after you quit.
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Excess PhlegmWicklow Feb 05, 2005 Postnasal drip is drainage from the nose and sinuses dripping down the back of the throat. There could be several reasons for this drainage. One reason is an allergy. A second reason is a non-allergic, non-infectious inflammation in the sinuses that can linger after a cold. A third reason is chronic sinusitis. Postnasal drip can cause coughing as a result of irritation of the throat and lungs. You may experience the postnasal drip as excess phlegm, which slides down the back of your throat and into your lungs. Typically this is worse at night when you lay down to sleep. Generally this irritation feels the worst when you wake up and gets better as the day goes on.
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Causes of constant phlegm and suggestions to relieve excessive throat mucus Phlegm seems to build up in the throat overnight, which leads to congestion in the morning. Cold or Flu: During a cold or the flu, there is a production of clear, thin mucus in the nose and back of the throat. When the body starts to react to the virus, the once thin mucus thickens and turns yellow or green.
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- As a result, the airways produce lots of mucus. Inflammation and extra mucus reduce air flow and cause severe coughing and spitting up of phlegm. Phlegm production and inflammation over many years may lead to permanent lung damage and cause disability or even death.cute bronchitis is caused in most cases by a viral infection and may begin after you develop a cold or sore throat. Bronchitis usually begins with a dry cough. After a few days it progresses to a productive cough, which may be accompanied by fever, fatigue, and headache. The cough may last up to several weeks.
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Coughs (Acute, Chronic) Symptoms, Causes, Home Treatments 1 Within the lungs both common and uncommon conditions cause chronic cough. 2  Common causes include asthma, emphysema, and chronic bronchitis. 3  Less common causes of lung-induced chronic cough include cancer, sarcoidosis, diseases of the lung tissue, and congestive heart failure with chronic fluid build-up in the lungs.
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Causes of constant phlegm and suggestions to relieve excessive throat mucus Most times we are not even aware that we swallow mucus. Symptoms of Throat Mucus & Phlegm. Coughing of Mucus & Phlegm; Throat Congestion; Shortness of Breath; What Causes Throat Mucus & Phlegm? Post Nasal Drip:Post nasal drip occurs when an excessive amount of mucus accumulation in the nose and throat creates phlegm and causes coughing. Phlegm seems to build up in the throat overnight, which leads to congestion in the morning.
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What Causes White Phlegm in Cough? How to Cope Asthma is a chronic condition that can cause people to cough up white or pink mucus. They often experience difficulty breathing as the airways tend to constrict. Asthma is caused and aggravated by allergic reactions that cause the bronchial tubes to become inflamed and swollen. 6. Milk. Drinking milk, while not a direct cause of white phlegm, does thicken mucus making it harder to expel it from your body. Avoid excessive consumption of milk and dairy products if you have a throat infection.
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Chronic cough However, a cough that persists for weeks is usually the result of a medical problem. In many cases, more than one cause is involved. The following causes, alone or in combination, are responsible for the majority of cases of chronic cough: Postnasal drip.
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Causes of constant phlegm and suggestions to relieve excessive throat mucus Throat mucus, also known as phlegm, can be described as that uncomfortable feeling that you experience when mucus clogs up your throat or drips from the back of your nose. The glands of your throat and nose produce about 1 to 2 liters of mucus per day.learing your throat will help the phlegm loosen or break up in the back of the throat, giving way to the uncomfortable feeling. Mucus problems can be a nuisance, but there are some simple ways to remedy it.
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Causes of constant phlegm and suggestions to relieve excessive throat mucus Post Nasal Drip:Post nasal drip occurs when an excessive amount of mucus accumulation in the nose and throat creates phlegm and causes coughing. Phlegm seems to build up in the throat overnight, which leads to congestion in the morning.
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Raising Baby Chicks; Feeding, Weaning, Diseases, Common Mistakes Feeding Baby Chicks on day 4 you can remove the chopped egg and bread from the mixture and add some scaled biscuit meal instead with the oatmeal and some minced parsley or spinach. I prefer parsley over spinach because it has a higher concentration of vitamins, but each is just as good.eeding Baby Chicks on day 4 you can remove the chopped egg and bread from the mixture and add some scaled biscuit meal instead with the oatmeal and some minced parsley or spinach. I prefer parsley over spinach because it has a higher concentration of vitamins, but each is just as good.
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Causes of constant phlegm and suggestions to relieve excessive throat mucus Throat mucus, also known as phlegm, can be described as that uncomfortable feeling that you experience when mucus clogs up your throat or drips from the back of your nose. The glands of your throat and nose produce about 1 to 2 liters of mucus per day. Phlegm seems to build up in the throat overnight, which leads to congestion in the morning. 2  Cold or Flu: During a cold or the flu, there is a production of clear, thin mucus in the nose and back of the throat.
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Causes of constant phlegm and suggestions to relieve excessive throat mucus Throat Mucus in Children. It is common for an excess of mucus in the throat following a respiratory infection in children to last 4 to 6 weeks. A phlegm producing cough sounds wet in a child’s chest and throat. Although an upper respiratory infection is the leading cause for throat mucus in children, seasonal allergies can affect them as well.
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- Infectious causes of phlegm symptoms. Phlegm symptoms can be caused by various viral and bacterial infections including: Acute bronchitis (inflammation of the bronchial tubes usually caused by a viral infection or sometimes a bacterial infection). Common cold (viral infection).nfectious causes of phlegm symptoms. Phlegm symptoms can be caused by various viral and bacterial infections including: Acute bronchitis (inflammation of the bronchial tubes usually caused by a viral infection or sometimes a bacterial infection). Common cold (viral infection).
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Coughs (Acute, Chronic) Symptoms, Causes, Home Treatments 1 Cigarette smoke is the most common cause of chronic cough. Other cough-producing irritants include dusts, pollens, pet dander, particulate matter, industrial chemicals and pollution, cigar and pipe smoke, and low environmental humidity.  Within the lungs both common and uncommon conditions cause chronic cough. Common causes include asthma, emphysema, and chronic bronchitis. Less common causes of lung-induced chronic cough include cancer, sarcoidosis, diseases of the lung tissue, and congestive heart failure with chronic fluid build-up in the lungs.
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Possible Causes and Evaluation of a Persistent Cough Possible Causes. 1  Other benign and malignant lung tumors - A chronic cough may occur due to other tumors in the chest such as lymphomas. A persistent cough may also occur due to lung metastases from other cancers such as breast cancer, colon cancer, bladder cancer, and prostate cancer. 2  Lung diseases such as emphysema, bronchiectasis, and sarcoidosis.
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- Pharyngitis can be accompanied by a cough or fever, especially if caused by a systemic infection. Most acute cases are caused by viral infections (40–80%), with the remainder caused by bacterial infections, fungal infections, or irritants such as pollutants or chemical substances.
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Chronic cough While it can sometimes be difficult to pinpoint the problem that's triggering a chronic cough, the most common causes are tobacco use, postnasal drip, asthma and acid reflux. Fortunately, chronic cough typically disappears once the underlying problem is treated.
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Phlegm Many of us may wonder what the exact causes of phlegm in throat are, often considering it to be an underlying problem of a deeper cause. However, phlegm is always present in the body and only becomes a concern when there is an overproduction of it. In such cases, phlegm is also mixed with saliva. 2  In case you are coughing up phlegm that is brown, you may also notice that it is grainy in texture. 3  This means that dust and some other foreign matter are mixed with the phlegm. 4  This is often caused by damage to cilia, which generally happens with COPD patients.
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Symptoms of constant phlegm problems and information to help with excessive mucus in your throat Postnasal drip also commonly causes excess mucus at the back of your nose and throat many times after eating. Excessive, thick phlegm or chest mucus can often be caused by viral or bacterial infections such as influenza, bronchitis and pneumonia, as well as irritants such as those inhaled during smoking.
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- Phlegm is a thick, slippery and sticky substance produced by the throat, bronchial passages, and lungs.Phlegm, also called sputum, contains mucus and sometimes other substances, such as dead cells, pus, or foreign particles, including dust.bnormal phlegm symptoms can be caused by a large variety of mild to serious health problems, including infections, malignancy, inflammation, allergy, trauma, medications, and airway obstruction.
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Causes of constant phlegm and suggestions to relieve excessive throat mucus Throat disorders such as tonsillitis, strep throat, catarrh, laryngitis often have symptoms of mucus in the throat. Viral infections such as chicken pox, measles, mononucleosis, whooping cough or croup may also cause throat mucus.learing your throat will help the phlegm loosen or break up in the back of the throat, giving way to the uncomfortable feeling. Mucus problems can be a nuisance, but there are some simple ways to remedy it.
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Coughing Up Phlegm (Sputum, Mucus) â Clear, Green, Yellow and with Blood Coughing Up Yellow Phlegm. Infections, allergies or asthma can lead to an inflammation of respiratory tract and lead to an accumulation of inflammatory cells or leukocytes in mucus. This can cause phlegm to turn yellow. Thick yellow phlegm is a sure sign of a bacterial or viral infection. People suffering acute or chronic cases of bronchitis or bacterial pneumonia often cough up thick yellow mucus. Coughing Up Phlegm with Blood. Blood in mucus appears as red or brown spots. Bloody phlegm can be caused due to excessive smoking or high air pollution.
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Cough (Chronic Cough) The following are common causes of chronic coughing. 1  Cigarette smoking is the most common cause of a constant, chronic cough.  Asthma is a disease of the airways, resulting in difficulty breathing or wheezing often characterized by abnormal breathing tests.
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- Excessive phlegm or chest mucus is often caused by viral or bacterial infections such as influenza, bronchitis and pneumonia, as well as irritants such as those inhaled during smoking. When infections are treated with antibiotics, the natural balance of the body becomes compromised.ymptoms of Chest Mucus. Symptoms of chest mucus are often worst in the morning and vary depending on the cause, but may include: 1  Shortness of breath. 2  Chest pain and tightness. 3  Coughing. 4  Wheezing. 5  Coughing blood.
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Definition An occasional cough is normal and healthy. A cough that persists for several weeks or one that brings up discolored or bloody mucus may indicate a condition that needs medical attention. At times, coughing can be very forceful — the velocity of air from a vigorous cough can approach 500 miles an hour. Prolonged, vigorous coughing is exhausting and can cause sleeplessness, headaches, urinary incontinence and even broken ribs. Causes.