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Is throat clearing damaging/ detrimental to throat, ie ;while having the urge to do it during a feeling of having mucus stuck in throat? /or irritation

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Dr. Dan Fisher answered

No.: Many folks have significant post nasal drainage and clear their throats routinely. This does not appear to be a problem.

Answered 6/12/2018

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A member asked:

Is throat clearing damaging/ detrimental to throat, ie ;while having the urge to do it during a feeling of having mucus stuck in throat? /or irritation

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Dan Fisher answered

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