Everyday Medicine by Dr Luke Crantock

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Episode 157. Globus and Cough with Dr Andrew Martin (part 3)

Globus, a persistent or intermittent sensation of a lump or foreign body in the throat, is a well-defined clinical symptom. Though it is non-painful, it can be long-lasting, difficult to treat, and prone to recurrence. Interestingly, this sensation often improves with eating and typically does not accompany dysphagia (difficulty swallowing) or odynophagia (painful swallowing).

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