Q It feels blocked, so I keep clearing my throat. Is that all right?
A Repeating it works against you. Throat clearing irritates the vocal cords and lining and makes them swell, and that swelling feeds the lump sensation. When the throat feels blocked, a small sip of lukewarm water is better than clearing it.
Detailed Answer
Straining to bring up phlegm creates the same problem, because it forms a loop: irritation, swelling, globus, more throat clearing. If you use your voice professionally, that loop sets in faster.
Korean Medicine Clinic Perspective
Throat clearing is the first habit we ask patients to break. Instead, breathe in slowly through the nose, exhale long, and swallow once — the same blocked feeling passes far more gently. Many people notice a difference within two to three weeks from this change alone.
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