Frequent throat clearing in children may be a physiological phenomenon, or it may be a symptomatic manifestation of certain diseases, such as tonsillitis, pharyngitis, tic disorders and so on.
1. Physiological phenomenon: some healthy children, no symptoms of discomfort, but habitual throat clearing, may follow the formation of this bad habit of people around, so that can be repeatedly reminded, and gradually change the action of throat clearing.
2. Tonsillitis: especially chronic tonsillitis, irritation of the pharyngeal mucosa, conscious pharynx has a foreign body sensation, repeated throat clearing may relieve this discomfort.
3. Pharyngitis: the posterior wall of the pharynx is often characterized by lymphoid follicular hyperplasia, mucous secretion adherence, pharyngeal itching, foreign body sensation, burning sensation, etc., so the children often clear their throats to alleviate the discomfort.
4. Tourette’s syndrome: a few children have tic disorders, stimulation or congenital factors, the emergence of frequent throat clearing action.
Therefore, after excluding physiological factors, it is recommended to consult a doctor in time for clear diagnosis and treatment.