My friends noticed that I clear my throat constantly..and I've been wondering if that could be a sign of asthma. I read a few articles online about how throat clearing can be an early sign..any takers on clearing up this information?
2006-07-07 06:24:57 · 7 answers · asked by stargazengrle 3 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Respiratory Diseases
Hi there, I am a Respiratory Therapist. Throat clearing would NOT be the biggest sign of Asthma. Asthma would have signs like shortness of breath on exertion, and audible wheezing.
It sounds more like sinus drainage to me, especially this season. It will cause mucous to slide down your throat (I know, gross) and cause your throat to tickle. The bst thing for that it drinking plenty of water and Sinus medications to help dry out the sinuses.
Good luck.
2006-07-07 06:30:08 · answer #1 · answered by Lisa N 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I have asthma and I used to do that. It might be from mucus in your lungs from nasal drip if you have allergies. Go to your doctor and get tested for asthma, but if you're not sure if you have it, it might not be that bad. Advair(inhaled medcine) works well, ask your doc about that too.
2006-07-07 06:31:52 · answer #2 · answered by Alloy Boy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I used to have that habit until I quit smoking. Smoking caused me to have a lot of excess mucus, so my nose was always partially stuffed... and the post-nasal drip down my throat caused me to clear it a lot.
It can also just be a nervous habit.
2006-07-13 04:11:29 · answer #3 · answered by Quilt4Rose 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO I HAVE it and i dont clear my throat alot maybe ur throat clearing is a nervous habit or somethin.
2006-07-07 06:29:07 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
im asthmatic and i dont clear my throat loads, only when i can feel and asthma attack about to happen, but then that just developes into couphing. so i dont recon thats it, you should go and see your doctor.
2006-07-10 02:50:06 · answer #5 · answered by star_janyie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
there is no relation of asthma with it
asthmetics have problems right from the beginign of thier lives
2006-07-08 09:16:52 · answer #6 · answered by smartboyjunee 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
definitely a sign of allergies
2006-07-07 06:30:38 · answer #7 · answered by ladyofthehollow 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋