Thyroid nodules may be palpable as a lump in the neck, most of which are not accompanied by other symptoms; pharyngitis manifests itself as dry, itchy throat, sore throat, difficulty in swallowing and other discomforts. Thyroid nodules may be palpable as a lump in the neck, most of them do not accompany any symptoms, some of them may have nodule pain, and when the nodule increases in size and presses the surrounding tissues, hoarseness, foreign body sensation in the throat, difficulty in swallowing and other symptoms may occur. If accompanied by hyperthyroidism, it can be accompanied by palpitations, excessive sweating, emaciation and other symptoms. Symptoms of acute pharyngitis include pharyngeal dryness, burning and itching, as well as pharyngeal pain and discomfort in swallowing, which may be accompanied by systemic symptoms such as fever, chills and headache; chronic pharyngitis often manifests itself as pharyngeal dryness, foreign body sensation, viscous secretion which is not easy to be coughed out, and irritating dry cough and nausea when waking up in the morning. If any of the above conditions occur, or if you suspect thyroid nodules or pharyngitis, it is recommended that you consult a doctor promptly.