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Originally Posted by Opusfxd

NASCAR restrictor plate???

I haven't a foggiest regarding what that is. We don't have any real NASCAR in Canada so I don't even recognize the reference.

That being said, it sounds like you have something obstructing the area. Well, that wasn't all that helpful right? This could either be because of anatomical masses (but seeing you have had an ENT-ream-out-job, then I doubt that), or it could be due to secretions (sinus related). Another potential might be due to a cyst of some sort, maybe a thyroid cyst (or enlarged thyroid), or possibly a pharyngeal branchial cyst (remnant of a gill slit...believe it or not).

A simple physical exam (maybe with some simple blood work) might give you some answers.