Often during the visit to the doctor, patients complain of mucus accumulating in their throat. In most such cases, the causes of increased mucus formation are either associated with diseases of the nasopharynx, or with pulmonary diseases.
Throat: how does mucus appear in it?
When there is a constant sensation of a mucous lump in the throat, and the desire to cough up just pursues it - this is very unpleasant. And here most often we are talking about inflammatory processes in the upper / lower respiratory tract, nose or paranasal sinuses. And in this case, mucus is produced by goblet cells located in the upper layers of the mucous membrane.
What is this mucus? It is a transparent and viscous substance that has some useful functions. She:
- envelops the pharynx, protecting it from drying out, as well as the larynx, trachea, bronchi, alveoli;
- detains bacteria, fungi, viruses, etc. from penetration into the body;
- habitat for beneficial microorganisms;
- supports the immune response of the mucous membranes of the nasal cavity and bronchopulmonary system.
Causes of mucous accumulation in the throat
If mucus is constantly in the throat, the cause of its formation should be more accurately determined, since it may well be a symptom of a disease, including a dangerous one, requiring an urgent start treatment.
The causes of mucus can be:
- infections (viral, respiratory), as well as colds;
- diseases of the nasopharynx caused by bacterial or fungal microflora;
- hypertrophic pharyngitis;
- diseases of the bronchopulmonary system, including pulmonary tuberculosis;
- postnasal syndrome;
- allergic reactions;
- the state of pregnancy;
- taking certain medications.
In addition, the abundant formation of mucus can cause dietary habits, the use of strong alcohol, as well as diseases of the digestive tract, including reflux disease.
Symptoms of mucus accumulation
Mucous accumulations significantly impair the patient's quality of life. And the signs of such a cluster are:
- constant discomfort in the throat, perspiration;
- viscous mucus in the nasopharynx and the feeling of its flowing down the back wall;
- constant desire to cough up;
- feeling of a "sticky lump" in the throat;
- hoarseness, change in voice timbre;
- unpleasant taste in the mouth, smell;
- nausea associated with swallowing mucus;
- accompanying symptoms of the underlying pathology (nasal congestion, fever, pain, heartburn, belching, etc.).
Elimination of mucous accumulations
To prevent mucus from accumulating in the throat, you should:
- observe the diet;
- eliminate provoking and predisposing factors;
- stop taking provocative drugs (after consulting a doctor);
- exclude the use of untested means / methods of traditional medicine;
- diagnose and treat existing diseases of the alimentary tract, endocrine and cardiovascular systems.
The correct therapeutic technique for getting rid of mucus in the throat can only be prescribed by a specialist after examination and diagnosis of increased mucus formation in the nasopharynx or bronchopulmonary system. And after that you will need:
- exactly follow the prescribed therapy regimen;
- use a strictly prescribed list of medicines, making a replacement only after a medical consultation;
- do breathing exercises.
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