No, it won't go away on its own. If the medication doesn't help to relieve the pressure, then the dr. might choose to dilate the esophagus with a tube, as I described ... or possibly surgery to release the spasming muscle. (note .. surgery would be done by means of a tube down the throat, probably using a laser .. so no big operation or incision). There's more description at the Medline link I gave in my post above.

The cough may be due to several things. Physical irritation from the distended esophagus is one .. or there may be some regurgitation of stomach contents when the sphincter does open. The reflux of stomach acids can irritate the throat and possibly can be a risk for aspiration if it happens at night Or ... if you've been sick to your stomach a lot ... your throat will be irritated from that.

Hope you get some relief soon

Doreen