People say that the elevator doesn't go all the way to the top or that someone's elevator doesn't go all the way to the top to mean that someone is stupid or mentally ill. I get the feeling his elevator doesn't go all the way to the top.
Too much mucus buildup in throat is most often due to excessive post nasal drip. This can be caused by allergies, flu, and the common cold. The phlegm that accompanies an infection can hang around long-term. It usually clears up within 4 to 6 weeks, but for some people the problem can drag on for months.
1 Smoking is one of the primary causes of excessive mucus production in the nose as well as phlegm in the throat and so you might be aware of the various effects of smoking. 2  Prolonged smoking causes inflammation of the mucus lining and so it triggers increased production of mucus in the nose and throat.