Globus pharyngeus | |
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Other names | Globus pharyngeus, globus sensation, globus, globus hystericus, lump in one's throat |
Specialty | ENT surgery |
Globus pharyngis, globus hystericus or 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]