HI Thank for asking to HCM It may be the acid reflux symptoms and some time gives sensation that something is choked inside and then patient tries to remove it with different means but that is all do nothing, instead it creates more panic, simply start the antacid liquid, should contains local anesthetic agent along with this proton pump inhibitor is advisable ( Omerazole) 40 mg just at evening time for six week gives good result, avoid smoking alcohol coffee heavy meal before going to bed it will come around soon have nice day.