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3 year old constantly clearing their throat

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scarylea · 10/12/2018 17:54

As the title says really. I have a three year old that is constantly clearing her throat. She hasn’t got a cold or cough (although did have about 6 weeks ago), but not a bad cough or cold by any means. She had been doing this for about 4 weeks now. No other symptoms at all, I’m not sure whether I should be getting her checked or not. Does anyone have any advice please?

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NK346f2849X127d8bca260 · 10/12/2018 18:20

It can be because of post nasal drip which can be allergy related.

justasyouare · 10/12/2018 18:38

Our DS1 did this and it turned out to be asthma.

YerAuntFanny · 10/12/2018 18:40

It could be a ticket, my DS did this but grew out of it eventually. Thankfully it was replaced for a quiter habit!

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YerAuntFanny · 10/12/2018 18:41

Could be a tic rather!

SignOnTheWindow · 11/12/2018 01:15

My nephew used to do this - it was a childhood tic that he grew out of, along with a couple of others.

DorisTroy · 11/12/2018 04:56

I did this and it turned out to be a thyroid issue.
I was a lot older though.

giftsonthebrain · 11/12/2018 05:26

second vote for post nasal drip and allergies.

Enidblyton1 · 11/12/2018 05:34

My DD did this for a bit (when she was 4). I’m convinced it was a tic - it only happened at certain times of day.

ARRRGGGGHHHHHHH · 11/12/2018 05:58

My son has Tourette's and throat clearing is one of his tics

WhatILoved · 11/12/2018 06:19

My almost 3 year old did this for 3 weeks then suddenly stopped. It was as if he had learnt how to do something new and wanted to show off. He didn't have a cold. Never does it now. Hoping the same for you!

thethirdbiscuiteer · 11/12/2018 09:41

I used to do this for comfort - psychological more than physical - but my parents kept shouting at me until I stopped. If your daughter isn't bothered or in pain, is it a problem I wonder?

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