In general, choking sensation in drinking and eating may be caused by chronic pharyngitis, esophageal cancer and other diseases. 1. Chronic pharyngitis: it is a chronic inflammation of the mucous membrane, submucous membrane and lymphatic tissue of the pharynx. The disease is mostly seen in adults, with a long course and stubborn symptoms, available various discomforts in the pharynx, such as foreign body sensation, burning sensation, dryness and mild pain. As the back wall of pharynx is often stimulated by sticky secretion, more frequent irritating cough is often seen in the morning, which can also cause nausea and other symptoms. 2. Esophageal cancer: it refers to malignant tumor occurring in esophagus, which is related to smoking, drinking, nitrite, fungal toxin, obesity, heredity, etc. It can manifest as progressive dysphagia, foreign body sensation in esophagus or back of sternum, choking sensation in eating, back pain, emaciation and other symptoms. Drinking and eating with choking sensation may also be caused by esophagitis, it is recommended to consult a doctor to clarify the diagnosis, under the guidance of the doctor for targeted treatment.