Coughing up white mucus after eating

Coughing after eating could be the result of food going down "the wrong pipe" (aspiration) or a medical condition, such as a food allergy, acid reflux, an upper respiratory infection, or dysphagia (difficulty swallowing).

Depending on the cause, the coughing may be occasional or frequent. The cough may be dry with hacking or wet with mucus and phlegm.

Learn more about the conditions associated with coughing after eating, when to see a healthcare provider, and ways to prevent it from occurring.

Asthma

Asthma occurs when there is a narrowing of the airway as a result of a trigger such as an allergen, toxin, exercise, virus, or cold weather. People with asthma may have a cough that keeps coming back.

Mucus in chest that won't come up

They can also have other symptoms, including wheezing, chest tightness, and difficulty breathing. If you have asthma and experience isolated coughing after eating that does not progress to other symptoms, it is unlikely that this represents a food allergy.

Usually, a person with food allergies will have coughing that progre

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