
Can’t stop clearing your throat? A doctor explains why — and how to fix it
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Constantly clearing your throat? Laryngologist Dr. Inna Husain explains the surprising causes of chronic throat clearing, including silent reflux, allergies and muscle memory.
In an interview with Fox News Digital, laryngologist Dr. Inna Husain spoke about the causes of chronic throat clearing, as well as when to see a specialist and how to kick the habit. Khloe Quill is a lifestyle production assistant with Fox News Digital. She and the lifestyle team cover a range of story topics including food and drink, travel, and health.
When people clear their throats, it actually slams the vocal folds together, which over time can cause lesions, nodules, bruising and hemorrhages that affect the voice, according to Husain, who works at Powers Health in Munster, Indiana.