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My throat feels tight. is there a medication i can take to loosen it quickly?

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Acid reflux: This may be acid reflux. You can see your local ENT who can use a camera to look down your throat - very simple procedure done in the clinic without sedation.

Answered 9/28/2016

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Dr. David Martin answered

Specializes in ENT - Head & Neck Surgery

Tight throat: If it is from a muscle spasm, Ibuprofen can help. Otherwise, i would see your doctor.

Answered 6/25/2014

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