Abstract | PURPOSE OF REVIEW: To review recent literature on diagnostic and treatment options for globus pharyngeus. RECENT FINDINGS: SUMMARY: After many decades of interest, the most popular organic theory that 'a lump in the throat' is reflux related is still challenged by lack of strong evidence for empiric antacid treatment of this symptom. Globus pharyngeus is a clinical diagnosis and not a diagnosis of exclusion and overinvestigating these patients is unnecessary. Complete history and otolaryngological examination, fibreoptic laryngoscopy or transnasal oesophagoscopy with reassurance and monitoring of symptom progress with validated symptom questionnaires appear to remain the mainstay of management.
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Authors | Petros D Karkos, Janet A Wilson |
Journal | Current opinion in otolaryngology & head and neck surgery
(Curr Opin Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg)
Vol. 16
Issue 6
Pg. 521-4
(Dec 2008)
ISSN: 1531-6998 [Electronic] United States |
PMID | 19005323
(Publication Type: Journal Article)
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Topics |
- Deglutition Disorders
(etiology)
- Humans
- United Kingdom
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