eli5- Why do we have a painful “ball” in our throat when we are sad, but trying our best to squash it?

Question

eli5- Why do we have a painful “ball” in our throat when we are sad, but trying our best to squash it?

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Answer 1

i never saw my dad cry but that lump would make him clear his throat endlessly so i always knew

Answer 2

i never saw my dad cry but that lump would make him clear his throat endlessly so i always knew