Thanks for trusting healthcaremagic! I have gone through your query and I can understand your concerns. All the symptoms you have mentioned suggest the possibility of pharyngitis(Inflammation of your throat),Since you are getting sputum(phlegm),psychological cause is unlikely. I suggest you to consult a general practitioner and get the following things done as a first line management:- 1.Start a short course of antibiotics,I personally prefer levofloxacin because it is highly effective in respiratory tract infections. 2.If you have fever or pain you can take acetaminophen or ibuprofen . 3.Antihistamines like levocetrizine would provide symptomatic relief. 4.Do warm saline gargles or gargling with chlorhexidine containing mouthwash. 5.Base line blood investigation and a chest X-ray may be needed. As of now do the following:- 1.Quit smoking,avoid cold and dust. 2.Do nebulization twice a day from near by nursing home. If the symptoms persist despite all these you may require a detailed evaluation by a pulmonologist. Hope I have answered your query. Wishing you good health. Regards. Dr.Shinas