# Causes of throat symptoms? 

**URL:** <https://community.patient.info/t/causes-of-throat-symptoms/805086>\
**Category:** Digestive health\
**Tags:** Oesophageal achalasia and spasm\
**Created:** [8 November 2023 16:00 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/causes-of-throat-symptoms/805086 "2023-11-08T16:00:46Z")\
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**Post date:** [8 November 2023 16:00 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/causes-of-throat-symptoms/805086/1 "2023-11-08T16:00:46Z")

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Hello!

Background:

-Hx of GORD

- food feels like it gets “stuck” in throat just above/behind adams apple + epiglottus area.
- hoarseness in voice.
- Symbicort powder inhaler taken twice daily for asthma
- light/pinky coloured spots on back of throat (unsure it this is normal anatomy, had them for years) - image attached
- 26 y/o male, non-smoker, occasional drinker (once a week max but binge when going to the club)
- Frequent cough and feeling need to clear throat  
Any Thoughts?  
-[image](https://community.patient.info/uploads/default/upload-sm/upload-sm/1476209-638350557549325482.jpg)