Q It gets worse on days I talk a lot or sit in a dry office. Why?
A A dry throat has a more sensitive lining, so the same stimulus feels larger. Speaking for long periods or breathing through the mouth dries it further. Sipping lukewarm water often, in small amounts, already makes a difference.
Detailed Answer
Strong heating or air conditioning, and long mask use that pushes you to breathe through the mouth, work in the same direction. Sipping in portions keeps the throat moist better than gulping. Very hot or very cold drinks are themselves an irritant.
Korean Medicine Clinic Perspective
If your indoor air is dry, raise the humidity with a humidifier or a damp towel. As the throat becomes comfortable, throat clearing falls — and the loop of irritation weakens with it.
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