Epiglottis - #19516

For the past few weeks, I've been having this weird feeling like something is stuck in my throat, but I can’t actually cough anything up. It’s not painful exactly, but it’s really uncomfortable, especially when swallowing. Feels like there’s a lump sitting there, and it doesn’t go away even after drinking water. Sometimes, I also get a hoarse voice for no reason, like my throat is tired. I thought it was acidity at first, but taking antacids hasn’t helped much. I googled a bit and found out that it might be related to the epiglottis. Apparently, the epiglottis is this flap in the throat that helps direct food and air the right way, and if it gets swollen or irritated, it can cause swallowing issues. Now I’m wondering if this is what’s happening to me? I haven’t had any fever or major infections recently, but I do get mild colds often, and my throat feels dry a lot. Could chronic dryness or minor infections affect the epiglottis? Another thing is, I’ve always had a habit of eating really fast, barely chewing food properly. Could this be irritating my epiglottis over time? Also, I tend to drink very cold water right after eating something hot, which I’ve heard isn’t great for the throat. I’ve been trying to sip warm herbal teas lately, but it’s not making much of a difference. I know that Ayurveda has remedies for throat-related issues, but does it have specific treatments for the epiglottis? Can herbal medicines or certain dietary changes help reduce irritation or swelling in that area? I’ve heard about licorice (Yashtimadhu) and turmeric for throat problems—would they be useful in this case? And should I avoid certain foods like dairy or spicy stuff? Also, how do I know if this is something serious? I don’t have major breathing issues, but I do feel like air isn’t flowing as smoothly as before. If this is inflammation of the epiglottis, what kind of Ayurvedic therapies could help? I’d rather not take strong meds unless necessary, so looking for a natural way to heal this. Would love some advice on what I should do next and if I need to get it checked further. If I start Ayurvedic remedies, how long would it take to see improvement?