My 4.5 year old is constantly clearing his throat all day long and it's especially worse during meal times. He clears it very noisy with every swallow or even before he eats. He's very vocal and he says he's not ill and it almost feels like he's doing it out of habit. I did a Google search and it seems to be a thing at this age. Does anyone have any answers? It's driving me nuts!

Mama of 2 fun loving cub

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Since your child is 4 and is old enough to understand table manners/etiquette, you can tell him that it's not polite to be making loud sounds especially during meal times. You're right to say that kids at that age like to test boundaries and this is also the age where they develop habits -- best to nip it in the bud.

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Home Bigger Kids 45 year old constantly clearing throat day long especially worse during meal times clears very noisy with every swallow before eats very vocal says not ill almost feels like doing out habit i did google search seems thing age does anyone have answers driving nuts