<prompt> If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patients description.My cricoid cartilage seems to have changed in shape a little on the left side. When I swallow when my chin is in the down forward and down left positions it is though there is a lump in my throat which is not apparent when I swallow when looking ahead or to the right.  <response>: Hi, dear. I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You may have some granular pharyngitis. It gives sensation of lump in throat. Just take a course of antibiotics and take saline gargle. If it is not healed then consul tent specialists and ho for examination. Consult your doctor and take treatment accordingly. Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using Chat Doctor. Wish you a very good health. 