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When i chew gum my throat gets tight and also a little hard to breathe. why is that?

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Need Consultation: You may be having a spasm in your throat or lymph node enlargement. Go see your doctor as this is important to treat.

Dr Petruska agreed

Answered 2/10/2017

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