I have a friend who constantly clears his throat when he speaks. It seems that there is some amount of wheezing going on when he speaks. He is only 5-10 pounds overweight and has a bloated abdomen. He has had a tremendous amount of perpetual stress in his life for many years. Multiple divorces in his family, a lot of arguing and hostility with siblings, etc. Many might come to the conclusion that the throat clearing is asthma-related, but I am concerned that it s stress and that it s becoming more of a heart problem. He has a family history of allergies, asthma, and heart disease. Is there a way to tell may be going on without going to the doctor?