The nuisance within

Even after being almost cleared by my ear, nose and throat doctor I'm still dealing with some irritation from my throat and the surrounding area. It mostly comes on strong as I get into the evening though if I get into an earnest conversation early in the day it seems to start building much sooner. So the approach to it is hydrate, stay away from caffeine and alcohol and hydrate some more. 64 ounces a day!?! 20 oz a day is a big deal for me, anymore than that crowds my coffee and wine intake... indeed!