In the latter, simply click on the food you are inquiring about, then scroll down toward the bottom of the page until you see the chart in the Nutritional Profile section. There is a click-on link after that chart (just above the References section) that reads âIn Depth Nutritional Profile for (chosen food)â .
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.
Anxiety is not the only cause of excessive mucus. Talk to your doctor to make sure your mucus is not caused by allergies or gastroesophageal reflux disease. Also, fill out my anxiety test to see if your extra mucus is likely to be a part of your anxiety symptoms.Click here to start the test. GERD Gastroesophageal reflux disease is a fairly common, generally harmless disease that is more commonly known as either acid reflux or heartburn.. 2  GERD contributes to mucus in the throat, and while GERD isn't generally thought to be caused by anxiety, many believe that stress makes GERD symptoms worse.