Is mucus in the throat a sign of lung cancer?

Question
Hello doctor,
I have had chest pain for the past few weeks and often have a cough, always feel like there is mucus in my throat. Because he has sinusitis, when he swallows, mucus always remains in the larynx. The doctor asked me, is a thick throat a sign of lung cancer? I thank you.
Hoang Le Uyen Vy (2006)
Answer
Answered by Specialist Doctor I Le Van Quang - Ear - Nose - Throat Doctor - Department of General Surgery, Vinmec Nha Trang International General Hospital.
Hello,
With the question "Is a thick mucus throat a sign of lung cancer?", the doctor would like to answer as follows:
You should see an ENT specialist to be determined. sick. With the above symptoms, the problem of concluding that lung cancer needs to be examined directly and performed paraclinical tests, images, biopsies... From there, the doctor has a basis to confirm the diagnosis. detailed prediction and advice.
In addition, you should keep your nose and throat clean to avoid rhinitis, sore throat leading to sinusitis. You need to keep the living environment clean, reduce smoke, dust pollution as well as measures to limit exposure to allergens that will reduce sinusitis. People with chronic sinusitis need to keep the nasopharynx warm often in cold weather to avoid acute inflammation.
If you still have questions about lung cancer, you can go to a hospital of Vinmec Health System for further examination and advice. Thank you for trusting and sending questions to Vinmec. Wishing you lots of health.
Best regards!