How do I get rid of phlegm in my throat?!
Question:
How do I get rid of phlegm in my throat?
I work in a call centre and for the last month, I've noticed (probably because I've been talking constantly) that I have a consistent buildup of phlegm in my throat and that I'm coughing every twenty minutes or so in an attempt to clear it - often in the middle of a call. I'm not a smoker, and I drink a lot of water - I'll go through at least 2L in a day. It's starting to annoy my co-workers, understandably, and it's also causing my voice to crack and waver on the phone. I don't feel sick and when I am able to cough phlegm up (which isn't often - it feels constantly stuck in there) it's clear, which would suggest that it isn't a sinus or bronchial infection. I never drink soda, generally avoid sugary food, and never drink milk as I'm lactose intolerant. So what the heck is going on? And more importantly, how do I fix it?
Answers:
do you suffer from allergies (even seasonal ones)?
allergies can cause phlegm buildup in the back of your throat which can cause irritation.
try taking an over the counter non-drowsy allergy medication or talk to your dr about taking a once daily pill.
otherwise try sucking on hard candies or ice throughout the day to help.
i have severe allergies and i often have buildup in the back of my throat as well. i take once daily allegra-d and it seems to help quite a bit
good luck