I hate having to clear my throat. Will dieting help?
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I hate having to clear my throat. Will dieting help?
4 doctors weighed in
Dr. Sidney Vinson
Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology
In brief:
Probably not
Being overweight can cause esophageal reflux which could then cause chronic throat clearing but that is quite a stretch.
If throat clearing is from chronic sinus drainage, dieting will not help.
In brief:
Probably not
Being overweight can cause esophageal reflux which could then cause chronic throat clearing but that is quite a stretch.
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Dr. David Martin
ENT - Head & Neck Surgery
In brief:
Throat clearing
Throat clearing can be from acid reflux.
If this acid reflux is caused by being overweight, losing some weight may definitely help relieve some of your throat clearing. Feel better.
In brief:
Throat clearing
Throat clearing can be from acid reflux.
If this acid reflux is caused by being overweight, losing some weight may definitely help relieve some of your throat clearing. Feel better.
Dr. David Martin
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