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I have mild lpr per ent. i have a lump in my throat. i'm worried about this feeling. can mild lpr cause your throat to shut? and stop breathing?

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Globus sensation?: Do you experience the feeling of a ball or lump in the back of your throat that you have to swallow past? If so, this is "globus." alternatively, you may have laryngo-esophageal reflux without heartburn. Sometimes, the actual swallowing mechanism may be impaired due to "spasms" or dysmotility. A gastroenterologist is your next point for evaluation.

Answered 8/18/2015

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Dr. Thomas Benda, jr answered

Specializes in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

No: The feeling of a lump is frequently due to laryngopharyngeal reflux. (LPR) If a good exam was done I wouldn't worry about throat closing. Sometimes LPR can cause laryngospasm, a brief, scary feeling of closing of the vocal folds. This lasts less than a minute but feels like longer. Talk to your ENT about this if it happens. Treating the LPR usually gets rid of such spells.

Answered 9/28/2016

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