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What Causes The Feeling Of Obstruction In Throat?

Hi, I ve been feeling like there something in my throat for about 2 months now, ever since I got a tiny slither of candy cane stuck in my throat. It sometimes make it better when I stick my fingers down my throat and touch what I think is my eppiglotis. What is causing this and how can I stop this as it is very uncomfortable.
Mon, 14 Mar 2016
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of feeling of obstruction in throat from last 2 months which could be due to granular pharyngitis or upper respiratory tract infection and due to gastroesophageal reflux disease. I would suggest you to avoid eating and drinking acidic , spicy and hot food and beverages . Do warm saline gargles. You should start with combination of anti inflammatory medication along with antibiotic medication. Drink plenty of fluids and take diet rich in multivitamins. If condition doesn't get better in 2-3 days then consult ENT specialist for proper diagnosis and go for swab test. Go for sputum test as well if required and start treatment as per proper diagnosis. Sip warm water after every few minutes.Doctor may also examine with largyngoscope and remove if there is any foreign body under local anesthesia.

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.
Best wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes The Feeling Of Obstruction In Throat?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of feeling of obstruction in throat from last 2 months which could be due to granular pharyngitis or upper respiratory tract infection and due to gastroesophageal reflux disease. I would suggest you to avoid eating and drinking acidic , spicy and hot food and beverages . Do warm saline gargles. You should start with combination of anti inflammatory medication along with antibiotic medication. Drink plenty of fluids and take diet rich in multivitamins. If condition doesn t get better in 2-3 days then consult ENT specialist for proper diagnosis and go for swab test. Go for sputum test as well if required and start treatment as per proper diagnosis. Sip warm water after every few minutes.Doctor may also examine with largyngoscope and remove if there is any foreign body under local anesthesia. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari