Can you get short-term relief?
For immediate action, if you suspect any of these reasons are the reason why your throat is feeling tight, there are some options. However, if you wish to treat the cause and not just the effect, you should visit a doctor as soon as possible after using these.
In the case of anaphylaxis, if it’s not anything major, medication like antihistamines will work just fine, but you should definitely see an allergy specialist to determine what caused your reaction. In the case of more severe allergy attacks, medical attention is needed immediately, along with a shot of epinephrine.
If you have heartburn, you can try to pinpoint the foods that trigger the acid reflux and avoid them, along with making sure you don’t overeat and take your medicine if you have been diagnosed. You can take over-the-counter antacids, but for more acid-blocking drugs, you may need a prescription.
If you’re dealing with an infection, you will need pain relievers to ease the symptoms and discomfort, unless it is a bacterial infection, in which case you will need to be prescribed antibiotics. For more at-home remedies, you can try to gargle some warm water with a mixture of baking soda and salt or suck on lozenges (as long as you don’t take too many). It also helps to make sure you rest your voice as much as you can.
