A slimy throat can cause discomfort, so you feel like you need to clean your throat continuously. Sore throat, hoarseness, and cough can also accompany this condition. Although not dangerous, you should know the causes behind this condition and how to overcome it so that it does not happen again. Mucus is normally produced by various parts of the body. In the throat, mucus functions to maintain the humidity of this area and trap foreign objects and organisms, such as dirt, dust, parasites, viruses, and bacteria, so it does not enter deeper into the respiratory tract. But in some conditions, mucus production in the throat can become too much. In addition, mucus from the nose can also go down and accumulate in the throat. This condition is called postnasal drip. Various Causes of Slimy Throat The body produces mucus about 1-1.5 liters every day. However, this number can increase when you experience the following conditions: Allergies, for example allergic to dust or pollen. Infec...