How do I get my dad to stop this noise?

Question

It's disgusting. He makes this noise deep down in his throat that you make when you snort down mucus.

He doesn't sniffle and he never blows his nose. He does this year round. He doesn't sound congested at all even though he claims that he is.

He won't take medication either to fix his "congestion". He says he doesn't want to be doped up on something even though my family tells him that not all meds will "dope" him up.

It's sick and I've asked him to stop, he still does it. Any ideas?

God my family is nuts.

My dad doesn't have emphysema. He's been to the doctor.

Virginia... Maybe you'd like to glance through a second time and linger on the details where I distinctly noted that he did indeed see a doctor.

Answer 1

hun the second and i mean the second you find the answer tell me because NOTHING can make my dad AND brother stop doing that same thing it drives me crazy

Answer 2

It's probably whats called a 'post nasal drip'
and it's a chronic condition.
Many of the Med.s do 'dope you up',
(been there, long time allergy sufferer).
If this is the worst complaint you've got about
the family, you're a lucky one.
Live with it and be grateful.

Answer 3

It sounds more like a habit to me, but just in case it isn't, I would ask him to make an appointment with the doctor to see if there is a medical problem to explain the reason why he does this.

Answer 4

My dad did that and he had emphysema (COPD). have him get a check up. If it comes back negative, just tell him to knock it off.