Re: throat swelling

Posted By Jan on January 09, 1999 at 06:23:33:

In Reply to: throat swelling posted by scott on January 07, 1999 at 13:06:17:






For about three months, I've had this swelling in my throat.  The throat isn't sore, but when I swallow, I can feel inflamation (inflammation) just below the adam's apple.  I also feel the food or liquid I eat moving down to my stomach (as if the swelling exists all the way down; like swallowing a pill without water).  When I laugh or breath hard, I have a slight weeze.  I'm conscious of my breathing, because it is inhibited in the slightest way.  The doctor gave me antibiotics....nothing.  Throat culture....nothing.
I get temporary relief from prolonged exersise, and eating (for about five minutes).  When I sit, I fell like I'm burping about every two minutes, but the burp only comes half way up.  I don't have much heartburn, but maybe stomach acid is somehow causing the irritation?  I've also tried drinking a lot of water, in case it was dehydration....nothing.