Could elongated uvula be causing this?

[mom2zct]

My 10 yr. old son has been constantly clearing his throat for what seems like forever. He does not have any signs of a cold, sinus infection, allergies or anything of the sort. He's the picture of health. He does have what appears to me to be an elongated uvula (drags the back of his tongue) but he says it feels like he has something in the back of his throat that needs coughed up. Nothing ever does come up and he has no nasal drip. I've looked at his throat and everything looks good. Nothing swollen. Could this just be from his uvula? Should I take him to an ENT? Our doctor just brushed it off last time I mentioned it. I really don't think it's good for his throat to be coughing and clearing it constantly for so long. He doesn't have a sore throat either but I figure if he keeps it up he will before long. It's starting to really drive the rest of us nuts too. Any ideas?

[lindalou123]

My daughter is 7 and does this clearing of her throat all the time! We have been to an ENT twice and they say noithing!! What in the world!!! It drives my husband and I crazy!! (the throat clearing) Sge said it feels like a tickle... I looked in her throat and her uvula looked long to me?? Did you ever find out what was wrong? (HELP) :)

[Londres70]

I would recommend going to an ENT Specialist and get his/her opinion.  This could be his uvula.  I have a longer than normal uvula, but it does not bother me though.