QUESTION:
Our 10-year-old daughter often has a “throaty” voice and has to clear her throat regularly. We wondered if it could be due to dairy products, but haven’t seen much improvement since we’ve cut out milk. Are there other dietary reasons that might cause increased mucus in the throat? She is healthy and has no known allergies, but Ihad a dairy allergy as a child.
ANSWER:
Excess mucus production can be caused by a range of health conditions, as well as certain lifestyle and environmental factors.