What causes throat clearing? Conditions that cause throat
clearing can include an infectious disease, scar tissue or
irritated tissue from a recent injury to the throat or an injury
that is healing, an obstruction, or a noninfectious condition.
Infectious causes of throat clearing Throat clearing may be
caused by infectious disorders including: - Abscess (infected
sore) in the throat - Mononucleosis (viral infection) - Other
bacterial or viral infections - Strep throat (bacterial throat
infection) - Tonsillitis (inflammation of the tonsils in the
back of the throat) Injury-related causes of throat clearing In
some cases, throat clearing may be a symptom of an injury to the
throat. These include damage to the tissues of the throat from:
- Chemical exposure - Excessive coughing - Excessive vomiting -
Tobacco use - Voice strain Other causes of throat clearing
Throat clearing may sometimes be caused by other conditions,
including tics (repetitive, stereotyped movements or
vocalizations). Serious or life-threateni