Throat to chest congestion and swelling can be malignant tumors such as esophageal cancer; it can also be non-cancer factors such as chronic esophagitis and chronic pharyngitis. Esophageal cancer is a common malignant tumor, and the typical manifestation of the disease is progressive difficulty in swallowing, i.e. chest congestion and distension; there may also be symptoms such as burning sensation behind the sternum, chest pain, back pain, etc. When the tumor invades the recurrent laryngeal nerve, it may cause hoarseness. When the tumor invades the recurrent laryngeal nerve, it can lead to hoarseness; invasion of the trachea and bronchus can lead to severe choking and coughing when swallowing. In addition, chronic pharyngitis, chronic esophagitis and other non-cancer factors can also lead to symptoms such as chest congestion and swelling. Therefore, patients should go to the hospital for examination and consultation in time after discomfort occurs, in order to treat the cause and avoid delaying the condition.