When we are in a hard, unpleasant or sad situation, it is quite common to have that sensation that you are going to cry but ...

You're getting to the good part of a Queer Eye episode when you start to feel unexpectedly emotional. Your eyes well up, your skin gets hot, and you feel a massive lump growing in your throat. You try ...

Medically reviewed by Kathleen Daly, MD You can practice progressive muscle relaxation to relieve throat tension and make swallowing easier.Try diaphragmatic breathing to relax your throat muscles and ...

My family is a big fan of the show America’s Got Talent, especially my 10-year-old son. The other evening as we were catching up on episodes, during a very emotional singing performance by one of the ...

That frustrating sensation of food seemingly caught in your throat during moments of stress isn’t just in your head. When anxiety strikes, it can transform the simple act of swallowing—something most ...