There's something blocking my throat and I feel stuffy

Many people have experienced something blocking the throat and chest tightness. There are many reasons for chest tightness and something blocking the throat. People should pay attention at this time. Many times, serious illnesses are caused by not paying enough attention to minor illnesses, which gradually develop into serious illnesses. Therefore, it is best for people to seek timely treatment when the symptoms just appear to avoid future troubles. So, what should you do if your throat is blocked and your chest is stuffy?

1. First of all, you have to rule out whether chest tightness is caused by organic problems such as heart disease, lung disease, etc. If none of these occur, then it may have a lot to do with emotions and mood. Your situation may also be related to your mood and liver qi disharmony. Be careful not to hold your temper in your heart. If you have bad emotions, you can vent them. If you feel better, you will feel better. An electrocardiogram is recommended to rule out heart problems.

2. There are many factors that lead to chest tightness all the way to the throat. Some patients may experience chest tightness due to decreased respiratory function; some patients may experience chest tightness due to poor heart function or insufficient coronary blood supply; some patients may have reflux esophagitis or even overeating that causes the diaphragm to rise, coupled with poor basic lung function, which can also cause chest tightness. Generally speaking, if you feel a tightness in your chest that extends to your throat, it is recommended that you first visit a gastroenterologist to see if you have reflux esophagitis.

3. It may be due to edema in the pharynx, or a feeling of blockage in the throat caused by plum pit qi. It is recommended that patients can use medication for treatment, such as Banxia Houpu Decoction, Caoshanhu Lozenges, etc. If the effect is not good, go to the hospital for examination and then receive symptomatic treatment.

4. It may be pharyngitis, which manifests as a foreign body sensation in the throat, dryness, itching and discomfort. Patients are advised to pay attention to throat hygiene, avoid eating raw, cold, spicy and irritating foods, take coral lozenges, etc., and take oral pharyngitis tablets, mosapride and other medications for treatment.