Ear, nose and throat doctors, or ENTs, recommend abandoning the tissues altogether and stocking up on saltwater sprays. And if you want to blow, consider how you do it.

“When your nose is all blocked up or inflamed, inflammation has nowhere to go, so it starts draining down your throat,” Parikh explains. “That’s what causes the sore throat, or having to ...

A laryngologist explains the surprising causes of chronic throat clearing, including silent reflux, allergies and muscle memory. Learn expert strategies to break the cycle and protect vocal health.

Ear, nose and throat doctors, or ENTs, recommend abandoning the tissues altogether and stocking up on saltwater sprays. And if you want to blow, consider how you do it.