{"id":1854,"date":"2024-04-12T14:53:27","date_gmt":"2024-04-12T21:53:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/oregonent.com\/?p=1854"},"modified":"2024-04-12T14:54:06","modified_gmt":"2024-04-12T21:54:06","slug":"why-do-you-clear-your-throat-and-how-to-care-for-it","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/oregonent.com\/why-do-you-clear-your-throat-and-how-to-care-for-it\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Do You Clear Your Throat (And How to Care for It)"},"content":{"rendered":"
Clearing your throat may seem harmless, but it can indicate an underlying medical condition if it\u2019s persistent. It can also cause damage to your throat, so if you find yourself perpetually clearing your throat, consider seeing an ear, nose and throat (ENT) doctor. They can assist you with finding the underlying cause and guide treatment options.<\/p>\n
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Throat clearing is a common response to throat irritation, but when it becomes frequent, it could be due to several reasons, including:<\/p>\n
It\u2019s important to address throat clearing to protect your vocal cords; doing so may also provide some relief. Consider the following tactics to minimize damage to your throat and stop the irritation.<\/p>\n
For ongoing issues with throat clearing, or any other concerns regarding ear, nose or throat health, contact Oregon Ear, Nose & Throat Center<\/span> to schedule a consultation.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n