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A 61-year-old female asked:

What causes throat clearing by the trachea? its driving me crazy! no pain, no sore throat just flem clearing any meds to take to get rid of this?

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Dr. Donald Nino
Dr. Donald Ninoanswered
Family Medicine 40 years experience
Throat: There are several reasons form the throat clearing. The most common is allergic sinus drainage. Gastroesophageal reflux also gives a lot of people problems with the throat like soreness and even cough. You should consult with your doctor to get a diagnosis and treatment.
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