Throat congestion can be seen in a variety of reasons, such as caused by external stimuli, but also may be caused by acute pharyngitis, chronic pharyngitis, reflux pharyngitis and other diseases, which need to be dealt with according to the specific causes: 1. External stimuli: excessive smoking and drinking, inhalation of dust and harmful gases, eating spicy and stimulating food can stimulate the throat, causing local mucosal congestion and hypertrophy, and the symptoms of throat congestion. It is recommended to drink more water, limit the intake of alcohol and tobacco, stay away from harmful environments and eat lightly. 2. Acute pharyngitis: It is mainly caused by acute infection by viruses or bacteria, resulting in symptoms such as foreign body sensation, pain and hoarseness in the throat. The symptoms can be relieved by drinking more water, taking rest and, if necessary, following medical advice to take oral antiviral drugs or antibiotics for treatment; 3. Chronic pharyngitis: It is a kind of respiratory inflammation, commonly caused by recurrent attacks of acute pharyngitis, delayed treatment and transformed into chronic inflammation, manifested as long-term throat blockage. Under the guidance of the doctor can choose drugs for treatment, while paying attention to diligent gargling, keep the mouth clean, strengthen exercise, enhance the body’s immunity; 4, reflux pharyngitis: reflux pharyngitis patients can appear throat blockage, foreign body sensation, sticky phlegm, easy to clear the throat and other performance. Changing dietary habits is the primary treatment for the disease, should reduce the intake of high-sugar and high-fat food, a small number of meals, while under the guidance of a doctor to choose to inhibit stomach acid or promote the gastrointestinal motive force of the drug treatment. It is recommended to open the windows more often to keep the air circulating, strengthen exercise, maintain good rest habits, improve the body’s immunity, avoid inducing respiratory diseases, and effectively prevent chronic pharyngitis and other diseases. In addition, swelling in the throat such as cysts, papillomas and tumors can cause throat congestion and swallowing difficulties, which should be treated by a doctor in time.