Section 2: Main Cause – Acid Reflux (Silent or Otherwise)
The most frequent and often overlooked cause of excessive mucus is acid reflux. This happens when the valve at the top of the stomach doesn’t close properly, allowing stomach acid to flow upward into the esophagus and even the throat.
Even if you don’t feel the typical heartburn, acid can still irritate the throat lining, triggering your body to produce extra mucus as a defense. This condition is sometimes called silent reflux or laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR).
Other symptoms may include mild coughing, throat clearing, or a feeling of a lump in the throat. Left untreated, this can escalate to chronic irritation, inflammation, and persistent discomfort. See the next page for simple solutions you can do at home…
