The Real Causes of Constant Phlegm and Mucus in Throat and How to Get Rid of It

4. Overuse of antibiotics

Antibiotics are commonly used to cure infections, but they only target bacteria, leaving room for other microbes like fungus, yeast, and Candida to overgrow. This can cause persistent congestion and a feeling of pressure in the sinuses.

Natural solution:

Favor natural remedies such as black elderberry, aged garlic or oregano oil to cure infections, rather than  antibiotics which unbalance the microbial flora.

5. Grains and dairy products

Grains consist of antinutrients like phytic acid, which blocks mineral absorption, and are often developed with pesticides that disrupt gut flora. Gluten, a protein found in grains, can lead to autoimmune reactions that boost mucus production in the sinuses, throat, and intestines.