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Im constantly clearing my throat & have recently noticed that my voice is a lot more raspy. any ideas/suggestions?

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Clearing throat: Stop clearing throat. This irritates the mucosa and causes more secretions, Swallow instead. No smoking (anything). Limit or DC alcohol. Rest voice for a few day. Take prilosec 20mg twice a day for three weeks. See ENT if not improved

Answered 6/1/2018

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