Foreign body sensation in the throat does not necessarily mean laryngeal cancer. Chronic pharyngitis, tongue root cyst, epiglottis cyst and laryngeal reflux can all cause foreign body sensation in the throat. Foreign body sensation in the throat is the most common symptom of chronic pharyngitis, which is accompanied by coughing, coughing and burning sensation in the throat, etc. Laryngoscopy can show chronic congestion and lymphatic hyperplasia in the mucosa. Patients are advised to drink more water and avoid stimulating and spicy foods. Quit smoking and alcohol. For foreign body sensation in throat caused by laryngeal cancer, it is usually accompanied by persistent laryngeal obstruction, and the symptoms will be progressively aggravated. Therefore, when patients have foreign body sensation in the throat, they should promptly visit an ear, nose and throat specialist for electronic laryngoscopy to make a clear diagnosis.