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What Causes Discomfort Feel In Throat?

Hi, recently I've been feeling like there's something in my throat, and that I could sort of cough it out but when I cough I don't feel discomfort. It's as if something is resting on the front of my esophagus at approx. the adam's apple. Any ideas what might cause this feeling?
Mon, 31 Aug 2015
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Hello thanks for asking a query from HCM

I can understand your concern. Feelings like as if something in throat and then coughing to clear that thing can occur due to chronic irritation of throat. Such irritation results in foreign body like sensations in throat and might result in compulsive coughing to clear it. In most cases coughing results in irritation of throat which further deteriorate the condition. Though there is no need to worry but the coughing should be stopped.

Decongestants or antihistaminics like Cetrizine or Fexofenadine will help to reduce the irritation and will result in improvement of symptoms. For severe irritation warm saline gargles and steam inhalation 3-4 times a day will provide local relief and the symptoms will decrease. Please visit a doctor for prescription of these drugs if needed.

Thanks, Hope this helps. Take care
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What Causes Discomfort Feel In Throat?

Hello thanks for asking a query from HCM I can understand your concern. Feelings like as if something in throat and then coughing to clear that thing can occur due to chronic irritation of throat. Such irritation results in foreign body like sensations in throat and might result in compulsive coughing to clear it. In most cases coughing results in irritation of throat which further deteriorate the condition. Though there is no need to worry but the coughing should be stopped. Decongestants or antihistaminics like Cetrizine or Fexofenadine will help to reduce the irritation and will result in improvement of symptoms. For severe irritation warm saline gargles and steam inhalation 3-4 times a day will provide local relief and the symptoms will decrease. Please visit a doctor for prescription of these drugs if needed. Thanks, Hope this helps. Take care