A member asked:

It feels like there's a lump in my throat that doesn't interfere with food swallowing it's just annoying with saliva?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Zachary Veres answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Lump in throat: Probably acid reflux or postnasal drainage

Answered 4/7/2015

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Dr. Corey Clay answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

GERD or rhinitis?: The "globus" sensation (lump in throat) is usually caused by uncontrolled gastric reflux and sometimes by uncontrolled rhinitis with irritation of the back of the throat.

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

Answered 4/16/2015

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A member asked:

It feels like there's a lump in my throat that doesn't interfere with food swallowing it's just annoying with saliva?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Zachary Veres answered

Dr. Corey Clay answered

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

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