Question 1

what causes a throat to close up?

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Various possibilitie: In the very short term could be caused by an anaphylactic reaction. From there we have some infectious diseases and from there some tumors. Those are some possibilities

Question 2

what would cause someone to suddenly not breathe? or your throat to close up? how common is this?

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Not breathing : not breathing is an emergency! Main causes are: allergy to food (anaphylaxis) or medication, heart attack, Asthma attack, trauma. All are emergencies.

Question 3

what causes a hiccup that causes the the throat to close?

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Hiccup: Hiccups are due to involuntary contractions of the diaphragm.  The cause is usually unknown.  Occasionally the cause can be serious such as tumors or severe infections of the chest or neck.  See your doctor if this is persistent or recurrent.  There is a medication, low dose thorazine (chlorpromazine) which may help.

Question 4

what causes cobblestones in throat?

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Allergies: usually allergies, but can also occur during an infection, and acid reflux, other causes

Question 5

can regular soda cause throat issues?

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Sure.: Depends on the throat issues you mean. Soda can increase reflux of stomach content into esophagus, which can cause throat irritation and pain. Regular and diet can do so, even seltzer. Very sweet drinks and foods increase reflux, as does caffeine (cola, dr pepper, sierra mist, sunkist orange, mountain dew, etc).

Question 6

what causes your throat to feel so dry?

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Dry throat: Hello. Dry mouth and dry throat can come from a number of causes. Side effects from medication is a common cause. In the winter months we evaporate more moisture from our airway. Remedies would be to drink more water, use a humidifier and mist your nose with a saline spray. Finally a condition called sjogren's disease could also cause this. Check with your doctor.

Question 7

what causes sore throats and voice loss?

Accepted Answer

Viral infection: Voice loss (laryngitis) is almost always viral. You can use warm salt water gargles and ibuprofen. If it lasts more than 2 weeks, you may need to see an ENT doctor to have your vocal chords checked.

Question 8

can jalapenos cause sores in your throat?

Accepted Answer

No: Spicy foods can cause a burning sensation however not cause the sores. The infection back on the tonsils would burn with jalapenos. You understand the infection or sores were first.

Question 9

what can cause a "sticky" throat feeling?

Accepted Answer

Few causes: In general dryness of the throat can bring stickiness to it.
Could be caused by infection, post nasal dripping (secretion down from the nose to the back of the throat), allergic reaction, smoking, Sleeping with open mouth or reflux disease (acidity of the stomach going up to the throat)

Question 10

what causes the back of your throat to feel dry?

Accepted Answer

Dry throat: Hello, a dry throat could come from a lack of hydration from decreased water intake, sleeping with your mouth open, a side effect of medications, even a condition called sjogren's disease. Begin with drinking more water, sleep with a humidifier and see your doctor if it persists despite these suggestions.

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