India, Jan. 20 -- Chronic clearing of the throat is an uncomfortable experience at the very least, and a clear sign of an underlying medical condition. Some people have linked it to oesophageal cancer, making it a cause of serious concern.

However, taking to Instagram on January 20, Dr Kunal Sood, a Maryland-based physician in anesthesiology and interventional pain medicine, explained that the two conditions are not directly linked. Chronic throat clearing can still point to a condition that can turn serious if ignored.

According to Dr Sood, while frequently clearing the throat may appear harmless, it can point to chronic irritation high in the foodpipe caused by silent acid reflux.

The condition, also known as laryngopharyngeal reflux...