Hello dear I understand your concern Your symptoms could be due to post nasal drip, bronchitis, tonsillitis, Laryngitis, Mononucleosis,Smoking, Air pollution, Chemical Inhalants, Anxiety, GERD. I would suggest to consult internal medicine specialist and undergo throat examination, blood tests like CBC, ESR, sputum examination, CRP, chest xray. Following advises will help you: Cough out the mucus or phlegm: use mucolytic syrup containing ambroxol and tablet containing acetylcysteine Blow your nose Drink pelnty of luke warm water Salt water gargle Eucalyptus oil in steamy water (Hold your head over a bowl of steamy water and cover with a towel and inhale the vapor) Avoid dairy products Drink hot tea with honey Use a humidifier in your room Avoid chemical cleaners and stay away from irritants like paint fumes or molds Quit smoking of you are taking Eat spicier things like wasabi, hot chili, and garlic Medicines like decongestants to prevent build-up, use of OTC expectorants like diomenic DA, antihistamines like levocetrizine for allergies If you have burning sensation then drugs like pantoprazole on empty stomach will help you Hope this may help you Best regards Dr. Sagar