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I have to clear my throat all the time. what could be causing this?
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Healing airways: Your airways are trying to heal. In order to do this they secrete mucous, which narrows the airway and makes it harder to breathe.
Answered 11/19/2019
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Post-nasal drip: from sinus inflammation is a likely explanation. If it is bothersome, it would help to see and ENT doctor.
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