Constricted Throat
A constricted throat can be the result of several factors, including an infection, medication or the result of anxiety.
Anxiety
When an individual is anxious and nervous, he tends to breathe shallowly, resulting in constricted breaths, which tenses up the throat, abdomen, rib cage, neck and diaphragm. Breathing becomes even more difficult because the throat has become constricted as a result of anxiety. It's a vicious and scary cycle. When anxious, your body is "bracing for impact" according to Thrivingnow.com. This results in tension, including in your throat. If you are experiencing a constricted throat due to anxiety, purposely exaggerate the tension in the throat area, advises Health.hpathy.com, and this should relieve the constrictions.
Inflammation
When your throat is inflamed this can cause the throat to spasm, which constricts the throat. Infection can result in swelling and blisters in your throat, which heightens the sensation of constriction.
Food and Medication
According to Dr. Robert Bastian, throat spasms (constrictions) are often related to what you are eating. If you are suffering from reflux, stomach acids come back into your throat, which is painful. Your throat constricts, you cannot swallow, but you are able to breath. Dr. Bastion recommends sipping hot water to make your throat open.
A heart medicine called metroprolol has been known to cause swelling of the throat, which is the result of an allergic reaction, and this makes your throat constrict. If you are taking this drug and experiencing a constricting throat inform your doctor. .
