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Weird feeling in my throat
Cptn Pants
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So the last few days, maybe 4 or 5, I've had this feeling in the back of my throat like someone was lightly pressing on my adams apple, not swollen glands or anything like that just like someone was resting their hand on it. It doesn't hurt at all but it's annoying as hell, does anyone know any reason what might be causing this? I suppose i could go to a doctor but i'd rather not pay out the co-pay if i can avoid it. Oh i'll probably check this rather often so feel free to ask tons of questions.
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It could be quite a lot of things and if it continues for the next few days the only way you'll find out is seeing a doctor.
(I would guess that it's an allergy problem. If your nasal passages get blocked from inflammation, all the mucus gets stuck down your throat, which can give the feeling you described.)
This is my guess too, what with spring here, it happens to me every year. Get some saline nasal spray, use it a bunch, it will keep your sinuses open and stop the mucus from drying to that back of your throat. Drink lots of water to so it breaks up the mucus.
Dizziness can also occur because the your inflamed sinuses can mess with your inner ear too, hence the dizziness. Also when I have this problem it's never accompanied by coughing or sneezing. Calling it allergies may be a misnomer, it could also be the change in temperature or humidity in the air.
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