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What Causes Tightness In Throat And Difficulty To Swallow Saliva?
I have a tightness in my throat, at times I get saliva stuck and can t bring it up and I sit there and hack till I do. At times I can hack for hours and sti;ll get more saliva. During these attacks it is difficult to breath. I talked to my Doctor and he said post nasal drip. What could it be? sometimes I think I am going to die.
Mon, 23 Nov 2015
Hi Dear ,
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have tightness in throat and difficulty to swallow saliva due to post nasal drip, acid reflux, diverticula and bacterial infection . I would suggest you to avoid eating spicy and heavy food specially at night , take light walk after every meal , take antacid after every meal and eat at least one hour before going to sleep . Consult gastroenterologist for proper examination . Doctor may order x-ray of digestive track , endoscopy of esophagus and ambulatory acidity test . Doctor may prescribe H2 blockers or proton pump inhibitor .Doctor may prescribe Glycopyrrolate. Doctor may also refer you to ENT specialist if he/she find problem to be related with upper respiratory track infection . For now do warm saline gargles and maintain oral hygiene .
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have tightness in throat and difficulty to swallow saliva due to post nasal drip, acid reflux, diverticula and bacterial infection . I would suggest you to avoid eating spicy and heavy food specially at night , take light walk after every meal , take antacid after every meal and eat at least one hour before going to sleep . Consult gastroenterologist for proper examination . Doctor may order x-ray of digestive track , endoscopy of esophagus and ambulatory acidity test . Doctor may prescribe H2 blockers or proton pump inhibitor .Doctor may prescribe Glycopyrrolate. Doctor may also refer you to ENT specialist if he/she find problem to be related with upper respiratory track infection . For now do warm saline gargles and maintain oral hygiene .
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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