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When i eat, i unconsciously make grunting noises under my breath, why is this?

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Dr. Clarence Lyons answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

See a doctor: This could be an airway issue or a tic, or soemthing else. See your doctor and get checked.

Dr Chuu agreed

Answered 11/27/2017

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