What’s wrong with my throat that feels like it’s blocked?

The throat like a blockage can not come up for air, may be related to acute epiglottitis, acute laryngitis, bronchial asthma, may also be related to mental, psychological factors. It is recommended to go to the hospital in time to improve the relevant examination to further clarify.
1. Acute epiglottitis: mostly related to bacterial infection, clinical symptoms mainly include sore throat and difficulty in swallowing, excessive swelling of epiglottis will lead to breathlessness, inability to breathe, and in severe cases, even lead to respiratory distress, requiring emergency tracheotomy.
2. Acute laryngitis: due to viral and bacterial infections, or physical and chemical stimulation of the laryngeal cavity mucosal congestion, edema, with pain in the throat, cough, hoarseness. If the laryngeal mucosa is too swollen, there may be breathlessness or even dyspnea.
3. Bronchial asthma: The attack of the disease may be characterized by wheezing, tightness of breath, chest tightness, dyspnea and other discomforts. Mild symptoms may feel blocked in the throat and can’t breathe; severe symptoms can be manifested as inspiratory dyspnea.
4. Mental and psychological factors: some patients exclude organic lesions, but may be related to mental and psychological factors, need to consult the Department of Psychiatry for further diagnosis and treatment.