Globus Pharyngeus (“Globus”) is the medical term for the sensation of a lump in the throat, where no true lump exists. This lump is felt in the adam's apple region of the throat and varies in size from a small peanut to a large golf ball. It is often associated with a voice difficulty (Dysphonia).

Can Globus cause hoarseness?

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.

Can anxiety affect vocal cords?

Stress and Anxiety

Recent research has shown that under periods of stress, the muscles that control the voice box become tense. Periods of prolonged muscle tension in the voice box can lead to an incoordination of the vocal control system.