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.
Phlegm, mucus and sputum are produced by the body every day in order to keep the nasal passages moist and resistant to infection. When illness or irritants invade, more mucus is produced in order to clear the passages. Excessive mucus production is in fact a good sign rather than a bad one. It means your body is functioning properly to clear your system of illness and pathogens trying to enter the body. Causes of Coughing Up White Mucus 1. Common Cold. There are more than 200 viruses that can cause a common cold!