Esophageal obstruction can present with symptoms such as sore throat, choking on drinking water, difficulty in swallowing, and choking sensation. Esophageal obstruction is clinically common in esophageal foreign bodies, pharyngeal inflammation, esophageal tumors, cardia failure and so on. If there is esophageal obstruction, it will be manifested as choking, difficulty in swallowing or choking sensation when eating or drinking. Painful swallowing, neck and retrosternal pain can also occur. A large foreign body compressing the larynx or trachea may present with breathing difficulties, as well as swelling and pressure pain in the neck. If the above symptoms occur, it is recommended to go to the hospital as soon as possible for esophagoscopy, X-ray or MRI and other related examinations to clarify the cause of the disease and carry out related treatment for the cause.