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Been Hacking And Spitting, Excessive Salivation. Normal Weight And Cholesterol. What Is The Cause?

I have been hacking and spitting into Kleenex for many years. The need to spit or hack seem as though their is excess saliva in my mouth. It seems to flow more after eating, but I keep a box of Kleenex with me most of the time. I am a healthy senior who exercises 6 days of week, I eat healthy, I am at a healthy weight and all of the health numbers (weight, cholesterol, blood pressue,etc are very good). I take no medications, I am exceptionally strong for my age and I have excellent aerobic endurance. What might the need to spit or hack much of the day be caused by?
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Hacking is because there is secretion in the throat that you need to clear. As you are in good health the most common reason i feel for your secretions in the throat can be either a constant nasal allergy leading to recurrent colds or maybe that you have a hyperacidity that is causing acid reflux in your lower esophagus.
A lot of times although you may be allergic to dust and smoke you may be unaware of it and everytime you move out of your house you get this hacking sensation
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Been Hacking And Spitting, Excessive Salivation. Normal Weight And Cholesterol. What Is The Cause?

Hacking is because there is secretion in the throat that you need to clear. As you are in good health the most common reason i feel for your secretions in the throat can be either a constant nasal allergy leading to recurrent colds or maybe that you have a hyperacidity that is causing acid reflux in your lower esophagus. A lot of times although you may be allergic to dust and smoke you may be unaware of it and everytime you move out of your house you get this hacking sensation