Is constant throat clearing a symptom of something more serious?
Constant clearing of the throat is usually a sign of post-nasal drip from allergies. What happens is that your sinuses get clogged, then the drainage drips down the back of your throat, causing you to feel like you have to constantly clear your throat. If allergy treatments did not help, you should make sure that you do not have something else, like acid reflux or asthma, that could give you a tickle in your throat as well. If you have not seen an ENT specialist (ear, nose, throat), I would suggest that you do. They may have more suggestions on how to help your throat.
My last thought is that some medications can cause cough. The biggest culprit is usually ACE inhibitors (like lisinopril, prinivil). Have your health care provider check that you are not taking one of these medications, as this can also cause your problem.
I have the same problem for years. Have been told it might be reflux alergies etc. the Health-food store told me to try Fenugreek and I could not believe that it worked straight away. I was clearing my troat and coughing up phlem, specialy first thing in the morning, for years.I am only on it for the last 3 day's and I can't believe the differnds it made. No more throat clearing So please give "Fenugreek" a go! You've got nothing to lose!!
sheers Anneke.
Ask your doctor to check out Laryngopharngeal Reflux (LPR). I was treated for allergies for over 50 years to recently find out that I have this and have never had allergies. Causes excessive mucus in throat causing "ahems", coughing, tightness in chest. Can be controlled with diet restrictions and no meds. It is the valve in the throat that flutters allowing mucus and food to go up instead of down. Refulx meds do not work well for this problem. Also sleep on pillow wedge to raise top part of body. Good luck!
