Why do I have phlegm in my throat when I wake up in the morning?

There is always phlegm in the throat, which can neither be coughed out nor swallowed. It is very uncomfortable to get stuck in the throat, especially when you just get up in the morning, you will feel dry and have difficulty breathing. In this case, the doctor analyzed the condition and said that it is chronic pharyngitis. It is recommended that you drink more water and eat more light food in your daily life. Now let’s follow the experts to find out what causes phlegm in the throat when you wake up in the morning.

According to analysis, it is chronic pharyngitis, and chronic pharyngitis is a common disease with a very high incidence rate. This is because the pharynx is the first line of defense for the respiratory and digestive tracts. Many immune cells are "stationed" here, responsible for resisting external bacterial invasion. This is also a "gathering place" for inflammatory cells and lymphoid tissue, and is rich in sensory nerve endings, so it is particularly sensitive and will react to the slightest external stimulation.

In addition, the pharynx is the "bridge" that connects the human body to the outside world. It is the necessary channel for breathing and eating, and is subject to more external stimuli. Because of this, the pharynx becomes a "severely affected area" for inflammation outbreaks, and phlegm may also appear in the throat. The main causes are as follows:

1. Smoking and drinking too much often irritate the throat.

2. There is a history of throat disease, such as rhinitis and sinusitis, whose secretions flow back and cause the throat to become infected.

3. Inflammation of the oral cavity, chronic inflammation spreads to the pharynx.

4. The working environment is dusty and has a pungent odor, which leads to chronic pharyngitis.

5. People with low immunity are also prone to chronic pharyngitis. For example, the incidence rate in patients with diabetes and cardiovascular disease is significantly higher than that in the normal population.

6. A small number of cervical spondylosis can also cause chronic pharyngitis. After the cervical vertebrae bone hyperplasia, it compresses the nerves and may also directly or indirectly stimulate the pharynx and cause inflammatory symptoms.

7. Some people have dry cough and phlegm that does not improve for one or two months. This may be chronic pharyngitis caused by respiratory allergies.

Phlegm in the throat is caused by chronic pharyngitis. The cause of this disease is very complicated and it is easy to relapse. Therefore, everyone needs to maintain an optimistic attitude and actively cooperate with the doctor during treatment. Of course, it is also recommended that patients with chronic pharyngitis should stay away from tobacco, alcohol, and spicy food during the treatment, and eat more throat-smoothing and expectorant foods.