Globus pharyngeus: an update for general practice.

نویسندگان

  • Daniel Jones
  • Simon Prowse
چکیده

554 British Journal of General Practice, October 2015 IntroduCtIon Globus pharyngeus or globus sensation is the painless sensation of a lump in the throat and may be described as a foreign body sensation, a tightening or choking feeling. It is often associated with persistent clearing of the throat, chronic cough, hoarseness, and catarrh.1 Globus pharyngeus makes up 4% of ear, nose, and throat (ENT) referrals and is reported to have been experienced by up to 45% of the population.1

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عنوان ژورنال:
  • The British journal of general practice : the journal of the Royal College of General Practitioners

دوره 65 639  شماره 

صفحات  -

تاریخ انتشار 2015