What is the Real Cause of Constant Mucus in the Throat?

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Mucus protects the respiratory system with filtration and lubrication. Your mucus is produced by mucus membranes that run from your nose to your lungs.

When you breathe, viruses, allergens, dust, and other debris get stuck to your mucus, which is then expelled from your system. Sometimes, the body produces much of this mucus, requiring frequent throat clearing.

In this article, we will learn the leading cause of excess mucus production and how to deal with it.

What causes the overproduction of phlegm?

Many health conditions can cause the production of mucus in excess. They include:

• Allergies
• Acid reflux
• Asthma
• Common cold and other infections
• Lung conditions include pneumonia, chronic bronchitis, cystic fibrosis, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

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Excess mucus production may also be due to specific environmental and lifestyle factors, including:

• A dry indoor environment