Feeling like something is falling down your throat can be caused by inflammation of the uvula or it can be a foreign body. 1. The uvula is located in the middle of the soft palate in the oropharynx and can be observed when the mouth is open. Mainly to maintain normal swallowing and pronunciation and other roles, the uvula is not normally connected with the tongue. In some patients, the uvula inflammation stimulation is longer, connected with the tongue, or edema is obvious, when swallowing, it always feels like there is something swallowed, sometimes accompanied by foreign body sensation in the pharynx, dry pharynx, sleep snoring and other uncomfortable symptoms. 2. A few patients have a history of foreign body stuck in the throat, which may fall into the esophagus with swallowing or activities. Therefore, it is recommended to consult a regular hospital for clear diagnosis and treatment when throat discomfort occurs.