What is the phlegm-like substance in the mouth

Patient's question:

There's something in there that feels like mucus, I can't cough it out and I can't swallow it either. It doesn't hurt much when swallowing. My appetite and food intake have increased (though I don't have much appetite). Deep sleep, urination, and defecation are all normal. The onset time was 3 days. The cause is unknown, but it might be slightly feverish, though not very noticeable. There was no serious treatment or thorough examination, just a bit of anti-inflammatory and cooling herbs. What kind of assistance do you need: I want to consult an expert. What disease do I have? Is the condition serious? Will there be any aftereffects? Thank you~

Doctor's answer:

From your situation, it is likely that you may have allergic pharyngitis. When it is severely inflamed, symptoms may include recurrent throat itching, difficulty stopping cough, redness, swelling, and pain in the throat and pharynx, mild discomfort in the afternoon or after exertion, hoarseness in severe cases, a burning sensation in the throat when breathing, chest tightness and stuffiness, dizziness, headaches, insomnia, and frequent dreams, which can significantly interfere with training and daily life.
Guidance: Avoid improper and excessive medication use. It is recommended to seek medical diagnosis and examination. If allergic pharyngitis is confirmed, in addition to addressing the symptoms of pharyngitis, immediate desensitization treatment should be initiated to prevent the condition from worsening into chronic pharyngitis.

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