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A member asked:

I have acid reflux and post nasal drip and sometimes i get a tight throat sensation is the tight throat sensation caused by post nasal drip ?

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Could be, yes: The throat can be in a heightened state of irritability from acid reflux and post nasal drip can trigger tightness.

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Answered 10/11/2019

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