MYTH: Food can be left at room or outdoor temperature for more than two hours. REALITY: Because bacteria grow rapidly in the danger zone between 40 degrees F and 140 degrees F, food left at room temperature for more than two hours should be discarded.
Postnasal drip also commonly causes excess mucus at the back of your nose and throat many times after eating. Excessive, thick phlegm or chest mucus can often be caused by viral or bacterial infections such as influenza, bronchitis and pneumonia, as well as irritants such as those inhaled during smoking. Chemotherapy also causes the immune system to overreact and excessive phlegm is often the result.
Causes of a Scratchy Throat. Here are some of the possible causes of a scratchy throat: Common cold or flu (influenza) Bacterial or viral tonsillitis/pharyngitis (tonsillopharyngitis) or laryngitis; Allergies; Gastroesophageal reflux disease (acid reflux) Excessive talking or shouting; Mouth breathing for long periods; Postnasal drip; Snoring; Smoke inhalation including cigarette smoking; The treatment of a scratchy throat largely depends on the causes.