The main symptom for me, also, is the constant throat clearing. The sputum just seems to keep on coming up into my 'throat' and more so after I eat.
I have been told by the GI doctor at NJH that I have a small hiatal hernia. This was found with the testing there. I read that a hiatal hernia can also cause overproduction of mucus and the constant need to clear the throat.
The problem is, I don't know, and how would one actually know, if it is coming from the hiatal hernia or my lungs with the Bronchiectasis/MAI. Wish they had a way of knowing and seeing it happen as it happens.
Do you have another diagnosis that might be causing the constant throat clearing?
Barbara