The condition is known to be temporary. In some individuals it can disappear by itself without medication. For others, it can stagnate or worsen until appropriate medical care is given. Since the problem can last, medical specialists are not readily available and potential treatments act slowly, patience is required. During that time, finding distractions and support is a first help. Attention should be paid to not increase the levels of stress and anxiety, or fall into depression because of the symptom or its root cause. The medical specialists to consult are ENT specialist and psychiatrist: * The ENT specialist to perform a throat examination (search for lesions, inflammation, signs of reflux, nerve issues, sinister causes etc). Complementary examinations can also be prescribed. * The psychiatrist to assess the root causes, elaborate an appropriate treatment and follow the progresses. A cure for the condition exists and number of treatments may provide a relief. Medicines that can be prescribed against the<unk> s. Treatments based on medicines * Antispasmodic medicines (immediate benefit) *Nifedipine, in small doses (2x 5mg per day, 10mg per day in slow release or as much as the blood pressure allows it), can be prescribed in an attempt to provide a first relief, by blocking the esophageal spasms that may be involved and reduce the reflux going up to the throat. * Muscle relaxants (benefit obtained on the short-term) * Clonazepam (Rivotril), diazepam (Valium) and lorazepam (Ativan) and other benzodiazepines relax the muscles in the throat, slow or halt the contractions. (In some people, benzodiazepines taken on the long term may have addictive properties.) *Anti-depressants (benefit and solution obtained on the mid-term) *Serotonin reuptake inhibitors (escitalopram etc) address the root cause related to a low level of serotonin. It takes 6 weeks to deliver the first effects. * Tricyclic anti-depressants (Pamelor etc), taken in small doses, have been having positive results recently, according to the Cleveland Clinic. *Proton-pump inhibitors, or other medicines acting against reflux, if signs of reflux are found, until they disappear. A typical treatment that can be prescribed starts, for instance, with nidefipine (as long as it brings a relief), a benzodiazepine (one month maximum) that has a myorelaxant effect and that can be chosen to simultaneously address other faces of the problem (anxiety, sleeping issue) and a well-tolerated anti-depressant like escitalopram (long enough so that the problem does not come back). Food supplements Passiflora in pink, Valerian in blue The right medicines most likely require a prescription. However dietary supplements may assist some people. For example: * Rhodiola * Passiflora * Valerian Treatments based on other factors *Stress reduction * Take notes of what improves and worsens the symptoms. *High stress levels make the spasms more noticeable. * Psychologists provide custom tips and tricks. *Mindfulness, with professionals, or smartphone apps. *Breathing exercises such as cardiac coherence. *Wellness, spa. *Sport. *Physiotherapy * Neck stretching may provide temporary relief. Hands are placed on each clavicle as you hyperextend your neck (looking at the ceiling). Protracting the jaw with the neck extended will stretch your neck. Hold this position for 20-30 seconds. * Warm fluids * Hot fluids may be helpful for some people with<unk>  (or other oesophageal disorders). *Herbal tea. Other therapies *Transcutaneous stimulation of vagus nerve through the ear proved to reduce symptoms of that family (long lasting, on the way of the vagus nerve) according to a study realized in the context of long covid. *Botox injections may temporarily disable the muscle and provide relief for 3-4 months per injection.
Cricopharyngeal spasm
Muscle tension dysphonia
Oropharyngeal dysphagia
Oedema glottidis
Laryngopharyngeal reflux
Laryngospasm
Odynophagia
Hemifacial spasm