You wake up with that familiar feeling:

A thick, sticky lump in the back of your throat. The need to clear it — again and again. That drip down your neck when you lie down.

It’s not just phlegm. It’s postnasal drip — and it’s more than just annoying. It can disrupt sleep, cause coughing, sore throat, bad breath, and even hoarseness.

While occasional mucus is normal (your body produces about 1–1.5 liters daily!), persistent buildup deserves attention.

Let’s explore the real medical causes behind excess throat mucus — and what actually works to reduce it — so you can breathe easier, speak clearly, and stop swallowing discomfort all day long.

Because real relief isn’t about suppressing symptoms. It’s about finding the root cause — and treating it wisely.

🔍 What Is Mucus? Why Does Your Body Make So Much?


✅Mucus	Clear, slippery fluid made by mucous membranes in your nose, sinuses, and airways — protects tissues and traps irritants
✅Phlegm	Thicker mucus expelled from the lower airways (throat, lungs) — often discolored when infected

Your body constantly makes mucus — most of which you swallow without noticing.

But when production increases or drainage slows, you feel that globus sensation — like something’s stuck in your throat.