Chronic throat clearing could reveal hidden issues like reflux, allergies, or stress, not just a harmless habit.

A laryngologist explains the surprising causes of chronic throat clearing, including silent reflux, allergies and muscle memory. Learn expert strategies to break the cycle and protect vocal health.

DEAR DR. ROACH: Ten to 15 years ago, I had to constantly clear my throat and it was driving me and everybody around me nuts. You had written a column about chronic throat-clearing. In the article, you ...

Dear Dr. Roach: Ten to 15 years ago, I had to constantly clear my throat and it was driving me and everybody around me nuts. You had written a column about chronic throat-clearing. In the article ...

LPR is when stomach acid travels all the way into your throat and causes itchy throat and chronic throat clearing. Unlike with GERD, you may not have typical acid reflux symptoms like heartburn. Viral ...

Other GERD symptoms include a chronic sore throat, excess mucus, and chronic throat clearing. Research shows that at least 25 percent of chronic cough cases —meaning your hacking lasts at least ...

People suffering from common laryngopharyngeal dysfunction like chronic cough, hoarseness, recurrent throat clearing, especially after Covid, may be at significant risk of developing a heart ...

Dear Dr. Roach: Ten to 15 years ago, I had to constantly clear my throat and it was driving me and everybody around me nuts. You had written a column about chronic throat-clearing. In the article ...

There are numerous unusual and rare causes of cough, including laryngeal neuropathy — an uncommon condition causing chronic cough or throat clearing.

Acid reflux that’s chronic is known as gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD. Other GERD symptoms include a chronic sore throat, excess mucus, and chronic throat clearing.