1. Community
  2. Chest and lungs
  3. Respiratory Symptoms and Disorders

Strange sensation / tightness in chest and upper throat

Posted , 218 users are following.

rai27
rai27

I'm hoping for some help please..I have been feeling this strange sensation in the chest and lower throat. It's a sensation which I can only describe as a heavy feeling (no pain) and a tickling cough sensation in the chest. This then moves upwards to the lower throat area and makes it as though it is becoming tight. It makes me clear the throat and try to get the mucus out. I can feel a bit coming out but not much. The sensation makes me want to cough.I have been to doctor many times and he has listened to my chest and back. He's said that it's all clear. In the end he gave me antibiotics which I took for 7 days but it made no difference. He's also given me ventolin but it made no difference. I had chest x-ray and that showed clear. He referred me to ENT specialist who did a nasal endoscopy and that was clear. I have also done a barium swallow and that was also clear. However, I am still having this problem. I have also noticed that when I cough, I hear a grinding noise in my chest which sounds like friction. I've now been referred to a respiratory specialist and my appointment is next Friday. I'm really worried as I don't know what it can be. Has anyone else has this strange feeling? Can it be infection of the lower airway which has not cleared up? All this has been going on for 3 months now and I'm really worried and not sure what to do...Any help would be really appreciated. Thank you..

6 likes, 439 replies

439 Replies

Prev Next
  • lancetj818
    lancetj818 rai27

    Posted

    Hi rai27. I also have the same feeling like all of you. I try all the medicine that you try. But one day i started eating pomegranate with empty stomach that whole day i've eaten only pomegranate. It really helps me a lot. The tightness is gone and now my days is normal. Maybe you can try eating that and maybe it will help you also.

  • martin0
    martin0 rai27

    Posted

    Hi melissa. I will pray for you but after watching everyones bloggs I'm certain the anxiety is one of the main problems. even myself when i dont think about it, its not there. My suggestion is to try and find something that relaxes you. Remember One day At A Time. All the best martin

    • melissa53667
      melissa53667 martin0

      Posted

      Thank you Martin. I am trying my best at the moment although it is hard. I went to see an ENT and they were a bit concerned about this swelling as well. It's been over 4 months.. I'm praying this is just a coincidence. Sending love to everyone on here.

  • dKP8980
    dKP8980 rai27

    Posted

    Hi, As most of the people identified correctly here, it is acid reflux or GERD.I had the exactly same symptoms as of yours and have struggled for 2 years before I got it cured using Yoga. Below are some of my observation about it.

    1. Although a normal amount of gas is produced as a result of digestion but when you are under any trauma or anxiety, it creates a powerful cycle within neurological system.

    2. Body perceives this anxiety as a threat and increases oxygen inflow that's why you feel shortness of breath because not enough CO2 in system to match.

    3. The Stomach energy center is displaced hence disturbs overall digestion system. Now the cure lies within you.Try these

    1.For the beginning take Anti GERD medication like Rabbeprazole and Anti anxiety medication for the few days.

    2.Pay attention to your breath, observe it every in and out as much as you can. This will work as Anti anxiety mechanism.

    3. Do Anulom Vilom, Kapal Bhati and Bhramari Pranayam for atleast 45 minutes each day.

    Hope it would help you. Get well soon.

  • balasnet
    balasnet rai27

    Posted

    Hello rai27. I have these same symptoms from last few months. Something like a tornado starts from the middle of the chest, pressure builds up and when it reach near the throat I have to cought severely. Also the uppermost chest occasionally swells. One doctor prescribed antibiotics, hetrazan tab and cetirizine tabs but no use. She tells me to undergo chesy xray, ECG and 2DEcho test. I am asthmatic but that is under control with inhalers. I am worried and perplexed. Can you please tell whether there was any improvement to your difficulties and what medication you are taking now. Thank you.
    • bilal14213
      bilal14213 balasnet

      Posted

      hi there. i posted on here 8 months ago and since then nothing has really improved. And since then i have been getting very bad bad arm muscle pain. p.s i have not been taking any medicine. Thank God the chest pain went away but the chest tightness is still here and neck tightness/weird throat feeling also still here. What has helped you guys??
    • natallia04776
      natallia04776 bilal14213

      Posted

      Hi! Try to excise! Neck and chest, upper shoulders. Need every day care and stretching. I'm not saying you haven't got since problems but I had pain in my neck, sholders , seen the Physician and now feel better!

  • martin0
    martin0 rai27

    Posted

    Hi Exercise is working for me and also just watching what In eat. Cut back on sugar and eat healthy food. Although sometimes i full of the wagon but thats alright.
    • bilal14213
      bilal14213 martin0

      Posted

      hi there. i posted on here 8 months ago and since then nothing has really improved. And since then i have been getting very bad bad arm muscle pain. p.s i have not been taking any medicine. Thank God the chest pain went away but the chest tightness is still here and neck tightness/weird throat feeling also still here. ANYONE ANY RECOMMENDATIONS? ANYONE IMPROVED HEALTH??? THANKS ALL. GOD BLESS!
    • martin0
      martin0 bilal14213

      Posted

      Less thinking about other words take your mind of it and it will ease. Hope this helps

       

  • bilal14213
    bilal14213 rai27

    Posted

    hi there. i posted on here 8 months ago and since then nothing has really improved. And since then i have been getting very bad bad arm muscle pain. p.s i have not been taking any medicine. Thank God the chest pain went away but the chest tightness is still here and neck tightness/weird throat feeling also still here. ANYONE ANY RECOMMENDATIONS? ANYONE IMPROVED HEALTH??? THANKS ALL. GOD BLESS!
    • anetta94863
      anetta94863 bilal14213

      Posted

      Please get a chair massager and try to massage your back muscles, especilaly upper back. This helps my arm pain and neck pain tremendously as well as drains plegm from my sinuses.
    • Biaj53
      Biaj53 bilal14213

      Posted

      Sounds like what I have. Which is from tick bite. Being treated for bartonella and Lyme.
Back to top
Prev Next

Report or request deletion

Thanks for your help!

We want the community to be a useful resource for our users but it is important to remember that the community are not moderated or reviewed by doctors and so you should not rely on opinions or advice given by other users in respect of any healthcare matters. Always speak to your doctor before acting and in cases of emergency seek appropriate medical assistance immediately. Use of the community is subject to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy and steps will be taken to remove posts identified as being in breach of those terms.