Question 1

i am 110kg female.. i feel like my throat is blocked and it makes it difficult to swallow and breath in from my mouth. my throat feels tight.help pls?

Accepted Answer

Need exam: You may have an enlarged thyroid or other compression on your esophagus. You need tests (a CT scan) of your chest to determine the cause, and thus the treatment.

Question 2

what to do if when i wake up and it feel like my throat is being blocked off by a flap. it is hard to explain. what could this be?

Accepted Answer

Possible sleep apne: Please discuss this with your primary care physician; any physician, including your primary care, can order a sleep study to determine if there truly is clinically significant airway obstruction.  If the test is positive, you can be referred to an otolaryngologist for a more thorough examination of your throat. If the exam documents to structural changes,.

Question 3

the right side of my throat has felt like its blocked somehow, what to do?

Accepted Answer

Throat problem: More details are needed. It is difficult to understand what you mean by weird, funny, blocky, feeling in your throat. Is this a recent problem? Or, is this a chronic problem. Are there other symptoms like soreness, phlegm, post-nasal drip, trouble swallowing, painful swallowing, recent infections, allergies, or acid reflux. You need to discuss this with an otolaryngologist to get better answers.

Question 4

i have a chronic condition my throat (the upper left side of my neck area) has a sensation that makes it feel blocked. how can this be treated?

Accepted Answer

First laryngoscopy: You must first be evaluated by someone who can actually visualize that part of your throat. An ENT specialist will perform a flexible laryngoscopy and determine what the problem is.  A common cause is laryngopharyngeal reflux, a type of acid reflux. You can look up acid reflux precautions  such as avoidance of spicy, tomato-based, citrus, caffeine, chocolate, peanut butter, alcohol.

Question 5

hello my 6 weeks nephew has a flu and is blocked and has this thing that looks like mucus that keeps blocking his throat,what can i do to help?

Accepted Answer

Testing: Monitor for fever, provide hydration, and your PCP may screen him for viral and bacterial illness, depending on additional findings. Other considerations include use of nasal saline to keep nasal passages patent. Infants breathe through their noses, and this is an important part of his management.

Question 6

in the middle of the night, after about 4 hours of sleep. im awaking by choking. it feels like my throat is being blocked by something. i need help?

Accepted Answer

Sleep study: See your doc and tell them this. You need a sleep study. You may have sleep apnea. Other sleep disorders can cause this as well.

Question 7

had cold few week back, that cleared, now i have a blocked nose on and off, feels like my throats full of mucus, ears abit crackly and a little wet.

Accepted Answer

Likely sinusitis: Your symptoms are suggesting sinusitis, which is most of the times viral and symptom control may suffice- for example nasal saline, Acetaminophen/ibuprofen, Claritin. If symptoms persist over 5-7 days or worsen suddenly see your physician.

Question 8

can the thyroid swell and cause a blocked throat feeling as i struggle to breath sometimes. feels like something is obstructing my throat more to right side.

Accepted Answer

Many causes: There are many causes of the symptoms that you are describing, and I would suggest seeing your PCP.
You may like to look into your throat when this occurs and to take a photo for the physician. If you smoke, please try to stop smoking. A common cause may be GERD, and an over the counter antacid may be helpful.

Question 9

even trying to sip water is being blocked by wind in my throat. i can only sip once and then wait for it to gurgle away. im unable to eat as i think ?

Accepted Answer

See a Doctor: Sounds like you might have had a stroke. Try to get seen asap.  If this has been going on for awhile. See your doctor to be evaluated by speech therapy. You may have lost your gag reflex and be unable to safely drink fluids.
If you continue could end up with pneumonia, weight loss, possible stroke, and demise.
Don't wait to go to the Doctors asap.

Question 10

what is the cause for blocked throat while sleeping in the night?

Accepted Answer

Depends: On whether you have sleep apnea or bad post nasal drip. See an ENT physician.

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I am 110kg female.. i feel like my throat is blocked and it makes it difficult to swallow and breath in from my mouth. my throat feels tight.help pls?

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What to do if when i wake up and it feel like my throat is being blocked off by a flap. it is hard to explain. what could this be?

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The right side of my throat has felt like its blocked somehow, what to do?

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I have a chronic condition my throat (the upper left side of my neck area) has a sensation that makes it feel blocked. how can this be treated?

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Hello my 6 weeks nephew has a flu and is blocked and has this thing that looks like mucus that keeps blocking his throat,what can i do to help?

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In the middle of the night, after about 4 hours of sleep. im awaking by choking. it feels like my throat is being blocked by something. i need help?

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Had cold few week back, that cleared, now i have a blocked nose on and off, feels like my throats full of mucus, ears abit crackly and a little wet.

A member asked:

Can the thyroid swell and cause a blocked throat feeling as i struggle to breath sometimes. feels like something is obstructing my throat more to right side.

A member asked:

Even trying to sip water is being blocked by wind in my throat. i can only sip once and then wait for it to gurgle away. im unable to eat as i think ?

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What is the cause for blocked throat while sleeping in the night?

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