What's that thing where you feel a constant urge to clear your throat? (lemmy.world)

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Family Guy did a good making fun of it with the 3 guys behind newspapers seemingly in a clearing throat comprtition but for me its not wanting to do it, just feels like i constantly need to do it

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=IVFHyZSXKMw

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[-] KanadrAllegria@lemmy.ca 5 points 1 week ago

My guess is probably allergies and/or post nasal drip, where your sinuses drain into your throat.

[-] Shadow@lemmy.ca 3 points 1 week ago

Can also be from acid reflux.

[-] AZX3RIC@lemmy.world 4 points 1 week ago

Silent reflux.

I have it, it drives everyone nuts.

[-] cheese_greater@lemmy.world 1 points 1 week ago

Can anything be done about it

[-] sem@piefed.blahaj.zone 2 points 1 week ago

Yes, but it has side effects.

A doctor can prescribe nexium

[-] lath@piefed.social 2 points 1 week ago

Esophageal cancer?

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