Feeling like there's something stuck in the throat while eating, and easily choked.
Jun 05, 2023
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Xu Gang
Introduction
Feeling as though something is stuck in the throat while eating, and being prone to choking, may be related to factors such as eating too quickly, chronic pharyngitis, or reflux laryngitis. This condition can be managed through daily care, medication, and other interventions. If food is swallowed hastily, it may become obstructed during swallowing, leading to an increased risk of choking. In such cases, no special treatment is required; symptoms can be relieved by chewing thoroughly and eating slowly.
Feeling as if something is stuck in the throat while eating, and being prone to choking, may be related to factors such as swallowing too quickly, chronic pharyngitis, or reflux laryngitis. These conditions can be managed through daily care, medication, and other interventions. A detailed analysis is as follows:
1. Swallowing too quickly
If one eats hastily or swallows large bites of food without adequate chewing, the food may become obstructed during swallowing, increasing the risk of choking. This condition does not require special treatment and can be relieved by eating slowly and chewing thoroughly.
2. Chronic pharyngitis
Chronic pharyngitis refers to inflammation of the mucous membranes, submucosal tissues, and lymphoid tissue in the pharynx, which may cause symptoms such as throat dryness and difficulty swallowing. Patients should drink plenty of water and avoid smoking and alcohol. Additionally, mouth rinses such as compound chlorhexidine gargle or compound borax gargle may be used as directed by a physician.
3. Reflux laryngitis
Reflux laryngitis occurs when gastric contents flow back into the upper esophageal sphincter and reach the larynx. The refluxed material irritates the laryngeal mucosa, causing an inflammatory response. Patients may take medications such as lansoprazole enteric-coated capsules or rabeprazole sodium enteric-coated tablets as prescribed by their doctor.
In addition to the common causes listed above, similar symptoms may also be associated with tonsillitis, reflux esophagitis, laryngospasm, or other conditions. Patients should seek timely medical evaluation at a hospital to determine the underlying cause and receive standardized treatment accordingly.
