That persistent feeling of mucus dripping down the back of your throat or constant need to clear your nose isn’t just annoying — it’s a condition called catarrh that affects millions of Americans.

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Thick mucus in the throat, also known as catarrh, is a symptom that often results from infection in the nasal passages, sinuses, lower airways, or lungs. It can occur with the common cold, sinusitis, ...

Clearing one’s throat is a common reflex to remove mucus and irritants — particularly during allergy season. But for some, it can become a habit that's hard to break, which can lead to stress and ...

Struggling with constant throat mucus or chest congestion can be exhausting, but relief might be closer than you think. From ...

Dr. Rachel Jonas University of Kentucky “Ahem!” Clearing your throat occasionally can be a simple way to get someone’s ...

While the exact relationship is unclear, GERD can trigger postnasal drip-like symptoms due to stomach acid irritating the nasal passages, leading to excess mucus production. Postnasal drip is unlikely ...

A quiet meeting, a phone call, or even a relaxed evening at home, yet the urge to clear the throat keeps coming back. Many brush it off as a minor irritation. Some blame the weather. Others think it ...

Bronchial rheoplasty (BR) significantly reduced mucus plugging in adults with chronic bronchitis (CB), based on new data presented at the American Thoracic Society International Conference. "Mucus ...

Your body produces mucus naturally to protect your respiratory system, and under normal circumstances, this protective fluid remains clear and relatively thin. However, when mucus suddenly changes to ...