Why do I have phlegm in my throat after eating?

Question

And I feel like coughing a few times. After that I'm fine again. This happens mostly when I ate in a rush or the food was especially hot or spicy. What causes this?

Answer 1

I have the same problem. I have allergies that produce congestion and mucus in my sinuses. When your sinuses drain, they do so down your throat and most of the time you're not aware of it. But after eating certain foods, you definitely notice it. Mine is worse after consuming dairy products, which exacerbate the mucus that's secreted.