How is globus sensation treated?

There’s no cure-all for globus pharyngeus. Treatment involves finding and addressing the underlying cause.

Possible globus sensation treatments include:

In many cases, globus sensation goes away on its own or only happens occasionally. But for some people, it’s persistent — and it can last for months or even years. If you have a persistent lump in your throat, ask your healthcare provider how to ease your symptoms.

You can’t keep globus sensation from happening. But if you treat the underlying cause, it could prevent future episodes. If you feel like there’s something stuck in your throat, let your healthcare provider know. They can do a physical exam and run tests to find the cause of your symptoms.

While you can’t prevent globus sensation, you can ease your symptoms by trying the following:

Drink sips of water when your throat feels tight.

Yawn widely or make exaggerated chewing motions to relax and loosen the muscles in your throat.

Breathe in steam, either from a bowl of warm water or while in the shower.

Try not to clear your throat excessively. This can cause additional irritation.