Globus pharyngeus

Globus pharyngeus
Other namesGlobus pharyngeus, globus sensation, globus, globus hystericus, lump in one's throat
SpecialtyENT surgery

Globus pharyngeus (also termed globus sensation) is the persistent but painless sensation of having a pill, food bolus, or some other sort of obstruction in the throat when there is none. Swallowing is typically performed normally, so it is not a true case of dysphagia, but it can become quite irritating. It is common, with 22–45% of people experiencing it at least once in their lifetime.[1][2]

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