Throat constantly has mucus causing dry heaving

Jun 05, 2023 Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Xu Gang
Introduction
A persistent feeling of mucus in the throat causing dry heaving may be related to conditions such as chronic pharyngitis, chronic tonsillitis, or chronic laryngitis. Treatment can be achieved through home care and medical interventions. Specifically: Chronic pharyngitis refers to diffuse chronic inflammatory infection affecting the mucous membrane and underlying lymphoid tissues of the pharynx, often caused by repeated exposure to inflammatory factors.

In general, persistent mucus in the throat causing nausea and vomiting is often associated with conditions such as chronic pharyngitis, chronic tonsillitis, and chronic laryngitis. These can be managed through home care or medical treatment. Specific analyses are as follows:

1. Chronic Pharyngitis

Chronic pharyngitis refers to diffuse chronic inflammation and infection of the mucosa and submucosal lymphoid tissues in the pharynx, caused by repeated exposure to inflammatory factors. Symptoms may include a foreign body sensation in the throat, coughing, nausea, and others. During the course of illness, patients may take medications such as cydiodine lozenges or compound borax mouthwash under medical guidance.

2. Chronic Tonsillitis

Chronic tonsillitis is a condition caused by excessive growth of bacteria or viruses in the tonsils. Patients may experience symptoms such as sore throat, dryness, fever, and cough. During this period, patients may follow medical advice to take antiviral or antibacterial medications such as acyclovir tablets or cefixime granules.

3. Chronic Laryngitis

Laryngitis occurs when inflammatory factors irritate the tubular structures of the larynx, potentially leading to symptoms such as productive cough, breathing difficulties, wheezing, hoarseness, nausea, and dry heaving. Patients may take antibiotics such as amoxicillin capsules or ampicillin capsules as directed by a physician.

Besides the common causes listed above, similar symptoms may also be related to bronchiectasis, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), or esophageal polyps. If throat discomfort is severe, patients should seek timely medical evaluation at a hospital to prevent further progression of the disease.