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What Causes Blocked Throat And Constant Throat Clearing?

I m constantly clearing my throat, and sometimes if I do not talk for a long period of time, when I try to speak again, no sound comes out, and it feels like my throat is clogged or blocked. I must clear my throat multiple times before I can have a clear voice again. Bearing in mind, I do not smoke, drink or use any drugs and am under the age of 20. Any ideas of why this might be happening?
posted on Mon, 17 Nov 2014
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Hi,
Welcome to healthcare magic.
I had gone through your question.
The symptoms strongly suggestive of Laryngopharyngeal disease, that is reflux of gastric acid into throat leads to constant throat clearing and voice problems.
I recommend the following.
1) Avoid spicy and junk foods.
2) Avoid taking coffee or tea in empty stomach.
3) Take your dinner at least 2 hours before bed time.
4) Proton pump inhibitor like rabeprazole is very effective remedy for this condition.

Nothing to worry, you will be fine.

Hope I have answered your question, if you have any questions, you can ask me on healthcare magic.

Wish you a good health.

Regards,
Dr Paparaja S MBBS MS
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What Causes Blocked Throat And Constant Throat Clearing?

Hi, Welcome to healthcare magic. I had gone through your question. The symptoms strongly suggestive of Laryngopharyngeal disease, that is reflux of gastric acid into throat leads to constant throat clearing and voice problems. I recommend the following. 1) Avoid spicy and junk foods. 2) Avoid taking coffee or tea in empty stomach. 3) Take your dinner at least 2 hours before bed time. 4) Proton pump inhibitor like rabeprazole is very effective remedy for this condition. Nothing to worry, you will be fine. Hope I have answered your question, if you have any questions, you can ask me on healthcare magic. Wish you a good health. Regards, Dr Paparaja S MBBS MS