Why do people feel the need to constantly cough or clear their throats?

brigden

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Women, especially, seem to feel the need to constantly cough, despite not having a cough due to cold. Clearing one's throat also appears to be a hobby for some.

What the hell is wrong with people?
 

brigden

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Originally posted by: xcript
Yes, perhaps they should all be stabbed in the face.

Your solution interests me. I'd like to subscribe to your newsletter.
 

brigden

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Originally posted by: Astaroth33
Excessive phlegm production in the bronchial tubes.

Is this an allergic complication? Seems like a very heavy percentage of people suffer from this.
 

Wingznut

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Originally posted by: brigden
Women, especially, seem to feel the need to constantly cough, despite not having a cough due to cold. Clearing one's throat also appears to be a hobby for some.

What the hell is wrong with people?
Isn't it possible that their throats are more sensitive than yours? Or maybe they have some sort of condition (i.e. allergies) that would cause more irritation?

Do you believe that there is absolutely nothing "the hell wrong" with you?
 

brigden

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Originally posted by: Wingznut
Originally posted by: brigden
Women, especially, seem to feel the need to constantly cough, despite not having a cough due to cold. Clearing one's throat also appears to be a hobby for some.

What the hell is wrong with people?
Isn't it possible that their throats are more sensitive than yours? Or maybe they have some sort of condition (i.e. allergies) that would cause more irritation?

Do you believe that there is absolutely nothing "the hell wrong" with you?

I honestly can't imagine why another human finds the need to cough or clear their throat every thirty seconds.

It's annoying behaviour, particularily when you have to endure these sounds during a two and a half hour movie.
 

Wingznut

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Originally posted by: brigden
Originally posted by: Wingznut
Originally posted by: brigden
Women, especially, seem to feel the need to constantly cough, despite not having a cough due to cold. Clearing one's throat also appears to be a hobby for some.

What the hell is wrong with people?
Isn't it possible that their throats are more sensitive than yours? Or maybe they have some sort of condition (i.e. allergies) that would cause more irritation?

Do you believe that there is absolutely nothing "the hell wrong" with you?

I honestly can't imagine why another human finds the need to cough or clear their throat every thirty seconds.

It's annoying behaviour, particularily when you have to endure these sounds during a two and a half hour movie.
The ability to put yourself in another person's shoes, is an incredibly mature characteristic.
 

Klixxer

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Originally posted by: Wingznut
Originally posted by: brigden
Originally posted by: Wingznut
Originally posted by: brigden
Women, especially, seem to feel the need to constantly cough, despite not having a cough due to cold. Clearing one's throat also appears to be a hobby for some.

What the hell is wrong with people?
Isn't it possible that their throats are more sensitive than yours? Or maybe they have some sort of condition (i.e. allergies) that would cause more irritation?

Do you believe that there is absolutely nothing "the hell wrong" with you?

I honestly can't imagine why another human finds the need to cough or clear their throat every thirty seconds.

It's annoying behaviour, particularily when you have to endure these sounds during a two and a half hour movie.
The ability to put yourself in another person's shoes, is an incredibly mature characteristic.

The inability to do just that is the trademark of the sociopath.
 

brigden

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Originally posted by: Wingznut
Originally posted by: brigden
Originally posted by: Wingznut
Originally posted by: brigden
Women, especially, seem to feel the need to constantly cough, despite not having a cough due to cold. Clearing one's throat also appears to be a hobby for some.

What the hell is wrong with people?
Isn't it possible that their throats are more sensitive than yours? Or maybe they have some sort of condition (i.e. allergies) that would cause more irritation?

Do you believe that there is absolutely nothing "the hell wrong" with you?

I honestly can't imagine why another human finds the need to cough or clear their throat every thirty seconds.

It's annoying behaviour, particularily when you have to endure these sounds during a two and a half hour movie.
The ability to put yourself in another person's shoes, is an incredibly mature characteristic.

Right. And I'm certain you always suffer obnoxious behaviour with the utmost tolerance.
 

rh71

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man you're picky ... does this seriously bother you ?

EDIT>> does this happen ALL THE TIME EVERYWHERE YOU GO or did it just happen in that movie theatre on that particular night ? :roll:
 

Klixxer

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Originally posted by: brigden
Originally posted by: Wingznut
Originally posted by: brigden
Originally posted by: Wingznut
Originally posted by: brigden
Women, especially, seem to feel the need to constantly cough, despite not having a cough due to cold. Clearing one's throat also appears to be a hobby for some.

What the hell is wrong with people?
Isn't it possible that their throats are more sensitive than yours? Or maybe they have some sort of condition (i.e. allergies) that would cause more irritation?

Do you believe that there is absolutely nothing "the hell wrong" with you?

I honestly can't imagine why another human finds the need to cough or clear their throat every thirty seconds.

It's annoying behaviour, particularily when you have to endure these sounds during a two and a half hour movie.
The ability to put yourself in another person's shoes, is an incredibly mature characteristic.

Right. And I'm certain you always suffer obnoxious behaviour with the utmost tolerance.

I used to work at the door in one of the clubs in Helsinki Finland, obnoxious behaviour is when someone throws up all over you or wants to fight you, someone clearing their throat is just something people do, get over it.

Seriously.
 

brigden

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Originally posted by: rh71
man you're picky ... does this seriously bother you ?

EDIT>> does this happen ALL THE TIME EVERYWHERE YOU GO or did it just happen in that movie theatre on that particular night ? :roll:

No, I'm observant.

My roommate's GF likes to wake super early, sit in the living room, and clear her throat several times a minute until she either stuffs her ugly face with food, or opens her yap to talk about how great she is.

I'll ask her, "Do you have a cold?"
"No. Why?"
"Well, you keep clearing your throat. I thought you had a sore throat."
"Oh."

The throat clearing stops for half an hour, while she cognizant of her behaviour.

I understand and appreciate one needing to clear their throat due to allergies, etc. However, for some coughing/clearing their throat is a habit, like biting nails.
 

CrazyHelloDeli

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ITS BECAUSE EVERY GODDAMN PERSON IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA INGEST EXCESSIVE AMMOUNTS OF DAIRY PRODUCTS WHICH LEADS TO MASS PRODUCTION OF PHLEGM!
 
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Originally posted by: HelloDeli
ITS BECAUSE EVERY GODDAMN PERSON IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA INGEST EXCESSIVE AMMOUNTS OF DAIRY PRODUCTS WHICH LEADS TO MASS PRODUCTION OF PHLEGM!
I think the original poster is in Canadia. ;)
 

CrazyHelloDeli

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Originally posted by: lobadobadingdong
Originally posted by: HelloDeli
ITS BECAUSE EVERY GODDAMN PERSON IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA INGEST EXCESSIVE AMMOUNTS OF DAIRY PRODUCTS WHICH LEADS TO MASS PRODUCTION OF PHLEGM!
I think the original poster is in Canadia. ;)


EVERYONE KNOWS CANADA IS PART OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA!
 

Cashmoney995

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Sometimes people have phlegm in the back of their throat which will not go away if they try to swallow. I have it happen and it feels as if there is a big lump back there. Having a clear throat is so much nicer.

<errre he hemmm
 

Subzero

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I had a roomate back in the day that used to do this constantly when he was would up on crank / meth and even when he was coming down as it were...


Have fun !!!!
 
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Originally posted by: HelloDeli
Originally posted by: lobadobadingdong
Originally posted by: HelloDeli
ITS BECAUSE EVERY GODDAMN PERSON IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA INGEST EXCESSIVE AMMOUNTS OF DAIRY PRODUCTS WHICH LEADS TO MASS PRODUCTION OF PHLEGM!
I think the original poster is in Canadia. ;)


EVERYONE KNOWS CANADA IS PART OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA!
:laugh: buahahaha