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A 26-year-old female asked:

i am suffering from copd and anxiety neurosis.even if i am relaxed i still feel the lump in my throat due to anxiety neurosis.how to get rid of this?

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Dr. Pablo Arango answered

ENT and Head and Neck Surgery 24 years experience

Orkney on anxiety: A gloobus sensation or "lump in the throat" is common in people who suffer from anxiety. Make sure it is well controlled. Another common cause of this is acid reflux, known as laryngopharyngeal reflux. You might want to get checked or this.

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