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?
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
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Two litres of water is OK, but only if you take it evenly over the whole period of your shift, NOT in big swigs. Take small sips constantly while you're working, and there should be quick improvement. If there's anything deep down in the lungs, like a 'fruity' cough, get some horehound tea, and take that a couple of times a shift, with some honey in it to soften the grossly bitter taste of the stuff.
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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
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i work in trauma icu
I have relative's that are allergic to Vitamin C. If they get too much they have that phlegm problem.
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