Hi Jerry, yes, I'm sure it all starts with chronic inflammation of my sinuses. I have to clear my throat several times any given day. I don't usually have a stuffed up nose, though I suspect the sinuses must be inflamed and triggering postnasal drainage...(unless somehow or in addition to this the throat produces its own mucus?). Position does affect me at night when postnasal drip or throat congestion is present. I've seen an ENT a couple of times. I don't feel like my problems were ever sufficiently resolved. Thank you for sharing your thoughts. I wish you success in finding relief from your sinus issues!!! Take care
You mention only throat (and that's more than enough), not nose/sinus. Do you also have nasal blockage? This isn't leading me to a conclusion but the information may be helpful to those reading.
I frequent this Community because of a chronic nasal congestion problem, mainly when lying down, trying to sleep. So I can empathize with the panic caused by not getting enough air. Is your condition affected by you body's position, sitting, standing, lying down?
I guess I'm trying to connect, more than offer an answer, so an opinion is if body position affects the breathing blockage sinus is a likely contributor, if not then sinus are not a major factor, i.e., not a sinus infection. Hey, just relating, not a doctor.
I read you have been examined and treated by a medical doctor, an ENT? I have not yet gone to a specialist but I may yet do so.
Final observation on this reply, if you have a low resistance to what's "going around" avoid crowds, wash you hands often... must be more. I always wash my hands after shopping and frequently "eye" the package and wish I could wash them too, I am not a hypochondriac.