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Left side throat stiffness near collar
I am having throat tightness on my left lower side near the start of the SCM and near the collarbone. There is no pain now, but 3 months ago I had slight pain while swallowing saliva (not while swallowing food or water). I went to the ENT and was given antibiotics, and within 3 days the pain reduced, but the stiffness remained. Later, I visited the ENT again, and he diagnosed DNS to the left. I have had dust allergy since childhood. After doing a CT PNS, he also diagnosed chronic left tonsilloliths, tonsillitis, and adenoid hypertrophy. My main challenge right now is throat stiffness.
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Your throat tightness is most likely due to chronic ENT irritation combined with neck (SCM/cervical) muscle tightness, not an active infection. This commonly persists even after ENT treatment.
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Get a neck and posture assessment to address the muscular cause.
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Avoid forward-head posture and throat clearing. If swallowing food becomes difficult or symptoms worsen, re-consult ENT.
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Hi please take an online consultation for best diagnosis and treatment.
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You may consult with ENT
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Ms. Shefali Gandotra (PT)
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Jammu
You need to visit ENT doctor.
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Please post your question in ENT / physcian section
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