I ve been coughing from an excess of saliva that gathers at the back of my throat. This happens both when I m asleep and awake. I recently had a virus with a cough, so when I went back to my doctor after it not going away for a month, they prescribed an inhaler. It isn t helping because I determined it isn t my lungs that s causing my current cough, but the collection of saliva in the back of my throat. I have no problem swallowing, but it just seems my saliva glands are secreting more for some reason. Not sure what I can do about this. Everything else feels fine. Don t have heartburn or stomach issues currently. This is causing me to sometimes choke on small food particles too and causing embarrassment in social situations. Please help.