<human>: I haven't always had this problem, it's been like this for at least 2-3 years though progressively getting worse.  
  
A little backstory: I'm a 22 year old Male smoker. I have been smoking for 8 years (yes since I was 14). I also have Tourette's, but when I clear my throat it doesn't feel like a tic, more like I'm just annoyed that there is phlegm lodged in my throat. Also, when the phlegm is lodged in my throat (constantly) it alters my voice and makes it crack or break up mid conversation.
  
My constant throat clearing annoys everyone around me and it makes me feel uncomfortable when I am somewhere I need to be quiet. I know that quitting smoking would help me out A LOT but I am not in a stage in my life right now where I am ready to do that. I know a lot of smokers that do not have to clear their throat any day. Is there anything I can take or do that will help break up or lessen the phlegm lodged in my throat constantly.

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<bot>: I clear my throat 100+ times a day. Is there anything I can take or do that will help break up or lessen the phlegm lodged in my throat constantly.