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Feeling of a foreign body in the throat due to phlegm-dampness

May 13, 2023 Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Xu Gang
Introduction
The sensation of a foreign body in the throat due to phlegm and dampness is related to physiological factors such as diet and irritation, but may also be caused by pathological conditions like pharyngitis or tonsillitis. Once symptoms appear, the underlying cause should be promptly identified and appropriate medications selected under a doctor's guidance. It could also be associated with other conditions such as herpangina, epiglottic cyst, or laryngeal cancer; in such cases, immediate medical attention is necessary, along with full cooperation in the prescribed treatment.

Under normal circumstances, the sensation of a foreign body in the throat associated with phlegm and dampness is often related to physiological factors such as dietary irritation. It may also be caused by pathological conditions such as pharyngitis or tonsillitis. Once symptoms appear, the underlying cause should be promptly identified, and medications should be selected under the guidance of a doctor. A detailed analysis is as follows:

I. Physiological Factors

Long-term consumption of spicy or irritating foods, combined with insufficient water intake, can easily irritate the throat, leading to sensations of a foreign body, pricking pain, or other discomforts. This is a physiological phenomenon that can gradually resolve through dietary adjustments and usually does not require special treatment.

II. Pathological Factors

1. Pharyngitis

Chronic smoking, alcohol consumption, or exposure to harmful gases can irritate the pharynx, resulting in sensations of a foreign body, excessive phlegm, sore throat, and similar symptoms. Patients may take medications such as cydiodine lozenges, Jinshang Qingyin Pills, or Pharyngitis Tablets as directed by a physician to relieve throat discomfort.

2. Tonsillitis

Fungal infections in the oral cavity can stimulate lymphoid tissues of the tonsils, causing abnormal keratinization and leading to symptoms such as throat itching, pricking pain, and a sensation of a foreign body. After onset, patients may take throat-clearing and anti-inflammatory granules, penicillin V potassium tablets, or cefixime capsules under medical supervision, along with attention to dietary regulation.

Other possible causes include herpangina, epiglottic cysts, or laryngeal cancer. In such cases, prompt medical attention is essential, and patients should actively cooperate with prescribed treatments.

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