What causes the foreign body sensation in the throat?

Under normal circumstances, the throat is numb and there will be no discomfort. However, due to illness or other factors, people will feel that there is a foreign object blocking the throat. If this continues for a long time, diseases such as pharyngitis will occur. Therefore, it is very important to understand the origin of the foreign body sensation in the throat. Let’s take a look at what causes the foreign body sensation in the throat.

1. Long-term nasal congestion and mouth breathing : The nasal cavity has the function of heating and humidifying the air. When there is hypertrophic rhinitis or excessive burning of the inferior turbinate, the nasal cavity loses its physiological function, causing dry and cold air to reach the throat directly and cause dryness and pain.

2. Long-term nasal postflow irritates the throat: It is common in patients with chronic rhinitis. Purulent secretions can destroy the ciliary activity of cells on the surface of the throat, making it easy for bacteria to grow.

3. Persistent or recurring throat infections : Repeated "colds" or "tonsillitis" can cause phlegm or a foreign body sensation in the throat.

4. Gastric acid reflux burning the throat : This is common in people who like to eat and drink a lot before going to bed and then fall asleep immediately. The acidic gastric juice will flow back and burn the esophagus and throat. Due to long-term irritation, patients often find burning, dry and sore throat when waking up.

5. Spicy diet and improper oral hygiene : like to drink, eat spicy and irritating food, smoke after meals, but forget to brush teeth and rinse mouth regularly. In this way, every meal is an irritation and you will soon get chronic pharyngitis.

6. Work pressure, emotional tension, and sleep disorders : Middle-aged women often feel a foreign body sensation in the throat due to these reasons. This may be caused by stress or excessive tension that causes tension in the throat muscles. In addition, because the symptoms cannot be relieved, people worry about the growth of tumors in the throat. Long-term psychological pressure is likely to aggravate the symptoms. More than half of the patients will have their symptoms alleviated after detailed examinations have ruled out tumors in the throat. Sleep disorders prevent the throat from getting enough rest, so of course they will feel uncomfortable.