hi, I've had this feeling in my throat like its about to close and its swelled around the gland area. I have had a ultrasound and camera up the nose to see my throat and nothing . It comes and goes , sometimes worse than other times . It's really unsettling which makes you worry more. I feel like I'm always at the doctors . I have been told this will almost be anxiety . It comes on whenever it wants even if I'm relaxed having a drink or working . Does this sound familiar to other anxiety sufferers . It's all new to me as I don't really have much to worry about .
Yes I have the same, and have had the same investigations, all clear too. I know how horrific it is, it really does feel so distracting and threatening
Yes, anxiety does cause this.
I have the same problem but I am always sick with this.
I can't breathe and think I am going to die but anxiety doesn't kill so don't worry too much.
Try taking deep breaths, count to ten, let it out slowly, it works for me most times, avoid unnecessary stress if possible.
Not always possible to do in this life, the pace is fast.
Hope it helps x
This was one of my first symptoms of anxiety. 6 years ago I woke up in the middle of the night because I felt like my throat was closing.. tightness.. it almost felt swollen.. couldn't breathe and the more I panicked the worse It got..I went to the ER and they couldn't find anything. Needless to say they said I was probably having anxiety or a panic attack.. its been a long road for me since than. I now have a list of physical symptoms to add to that. Anxiety sucks. When I start to hyperventilate during a panic attack it always feels like throatis swelling shut. One I get my breathing under control it goes away faster than It came.
Next time it happens.. breathe in through your nose and our your mouth.. try to keep your breaths even and see if that helps 