Question 1

what causes tightness in the throat?

Accepted Answer

Many things: Throat tightness is nonspecific and to be helpful, a physician will need to know more about triggers, duration of symptom, associated symptoms, more about your medical history, etc. Some common triggers are anxiety, nerve problems, vocal cord problems, tightening/spasm/injury to the esophagus, reflux, allergy, asthma, infection, medication side effect and more.

Question 2

what could be causing my throat to feel tight?

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Throat  tightness: Hello. One of the most common causes of this sensation would be reflux. This could be sensed as heartburn or totally silent where you may not have any reflux symptoms at all. Post nasal drainage from allergies or another form of rhinitis could be to blame as well. See your ENT physician who can look in the back of your throat itch a scope. Good Luck.

Question 3

i feel tightness in my throat and ringing in my ears?

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Tinnitus : Do You have fever? Do you have runny nose, runny eyes, congestion?
I would think you might have Allergic Rhinitis. 
If you have fever see a doctor ASAP.

Question 4

feeling tightness in throat and chest?

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Depends: Chest tightness can be a symptom of heart disease but may be may other things such as esophageal spasms, respiratory disorders (asthma, COPD, bronchitis, infections), and muscle problems to name a few.  It really depends on the clinical situation and other symptoms you may be having.

Question 5

i have tightness in throat while eating, how can i treat this?

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Tightness: Drink warm fluids, e.g. tea. Avoid chilled fluids. Slow down if you are fast eater. if symptoms persist, bet to see ENT.

Question 6

why is it that when you cry your throat gets really tight?

Accepted Answer

Tight throat: Pharyngeal muscle contraction. Drink warm fluid to relax.

Question 7

my throat feels tight and scratchy. not hoarse though. whassup?

Accepted Answer

Tight throat: Could due to several conditions. More worrisone would be anaphylaxis which could be life threatening. If you started a new medication, seek medical help immediately.

Question 8

why is my throat tight im not having trouble breathing and how to treat it?

Accepted Answer

Gargle: Try gargling with warm salt solution. Warm drinks may help too.
If that does not help, it would prudent to see a doctor for an evaluation.
Have a healthy diet, exercise 30 minutes/day, drink plenty of water daily so your urine is mostly colorless, have safe sex, no tobacco alcohol weed or street drugs. For nutrition: http://www.choosemyplate.gov/.
Get HPV and Covid vaccines. Wish you good health!

Question 9

is there a medication to loosen up my tight throat?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Plain Robitussin (guaifenesin) is a mucolytic and will liquify secreations.

Question 10

i have tightness feeling in throat, how can i treat this?

Accepted Answer

Throat tightness: Not enough information to determine why you have this tightness.

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