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

Most people who complain of chronic throat clearing have a disorder called laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR).It’s caused when matter from the stomach — both acidic and nonacidic — travels up to ...

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.

There are many possible causes of frequent or constant throat clearing. Some causes are acid reflux, postnasal drip, allergy, eating habits, or swallowing problems. Also, it can occur as a side ...

For some patients, medications may not be helpful, or constant throat clearing may cause more irritation to the throat or vocal cords. For these patients, the doctor may recommend therapy exercises to ...

Chronic throat-clearing may also occur in a condition known as vocal hyperfunction, where friction along the length of the vocal cords from straining to speak or explosive coughing, ...

Chronic throat clearing is a common problem that may or may not be associated with other symptoms such as a throat tickle, dry cough, and/or "lump in the throat" sensation.

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 ...

Q: I constantly have to clear my throat, sometimes a few times in a row. What can I do about it? — Judith, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada A: Our first, not-so-wild guess is that you have post-nasal ...

Chronic throat clearing is a symptom of many different conditions ranging from post-nasal drip to chronic sinusitis to acid reflux. Gastric reflux is the back flow of stomach contents and gastric ...

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.

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.