tightness in throat

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In October I completely lost my voice.  After one month I went to an ENT and he said it was acute laryngitis.  My voice has almost returned to normal but there is a connstant tightness in my throat.  If I cough the tightness goes away for a short time.  It's very obvious when I try to talk.  I get choked by the tightness and cough.  Sometimes even after I cough I have trouble talking because of the tightness in my throat.  

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I've been taking prevacid for the past month and I'm still having problems with the tightness and closing of my throat.  It's not happening as often so maybe I just need to give it more time.  Thank you for your help.

[Dr. Kokil Mathur]

Hi
Welcome to the MedHelp forum!
What you probably have is a gastric reflux causing laryngitis. Omeprazole is a good drug to combat this. This should be taken empty stomach in the morning. Along with it you can try over the counter antacids. However I would recommend you see a doctor and take medication under a doctor’s supervision. Avoid heavy meals and eat frequent small meals. Avoid too much of caffeine, tea, smoking, fried food and drinks both alcoholic and non alcoholic fuzzy ones. Avoid heavy exercises within 4 hours of a heavy meal. Raise the head end of the bed by pillows to 30 degrees. Go to bet at least 2 hours after food. Maybe these tips will help you. You should consult a gastroenterologist (a specialist who looks after the diseases of our digestive system) or a physician for this if these tips reduce your symptoms.
Hope this helps. Please let me know if there is any thing else and do keep me posted. Take care!