Globus pharyngeus in patients with chronic allergic pharyngits and psychosomatic discorders

Abstract

This article gives characteristics to the problem of globus pharyngeus. It draws attention to the role of allergies and psychosomatic disorders in the pathogenesis of globus pharyngeus. It was offered a diagnostic algorithm, which includes not only the clinical examination and history, but also a psychosomatic condition questionnaire. It allows using an individual approach to the treatment of patients with globus pharyngeus depending on etiopathogenesis, which will improve their quality of life.