There are many causes of mucus and phlegm in the throat after meals, both physiologic and pathologic.
Physiological may be too salty, too spicy, too hot food, causing the mucous membrane of the throat to produce mucus. It is recommended to adjust the diet and eat some light food.
Pathologic ones such as pneumonia, bronchitis, upper respiratory tract infection, etc..
1. If it is a bacterial infection caused by pneumonia, bronchitis people, can be manifested as coughing, coughing sputum, etc. .
2. White sticky sputum is also seen in upper respiratory tract infections, such as chronic pharyngitis is mainly the mucous membrane of the pharynx and submucosal lymphoid tissue of an inflammation, manifested as coughing up sputum, foreign body in the throat, dysphagia and other symptoms. After eating due to food stimulation, sputum secretion will increase.
3. It can also be seen in reflux esophagitis, mainly for people who have acid reflux after eating. Gastric acid reflux easily leads to esophageal mucosal breakage, manifested as coughing phlegm, sore throat, dyspnea, heartburn feeling.
Sticky phlegm in the throat after a meal may also be seen for other reasons. If the symptoms persist or are accompanied by other discomforts, prompt medical attention is recommended.