I doing know if you’ve read the whole thread but what you have is acid reflux. I know you’re thinking, ‘but I dont have heartburn’. And the reason why is because it is ‘silent’, known as LPR / laryngopharyngeal reflux. Heartburn results from acid escaping upward through the lower esophageal sphincter (at stomach entrance) and results in heartburn right in the middle of your chest. The stomach acid irritates the esophagus resulting n the burning sensation. In LPR it slides further upward through the upper esophageal sphincter where it affects the larynx, throat and even nasal passages. The excess mucus is produced to protect your throat and larynx from the acid. I’ve addressed the methods I have found effective at minimizing the misery earlier in at least 2 other comments. Check it out and keep researching! Meantime chew gum following meals. It truly works! Not a cure but a good remedy. I think it is just a matter of time to (hopefully) resolve the issue and what is apparent to me throughout my 7 month journey with it at this point is that it’s different for everyone.