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I currently have a cold for 6 days now. when i eat i keep choking and can't taste anything. why is that? is my throat closing up?

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Dr. Arun Patel answered

See MD: Your symptom are unusual for a simple cold and needs to be evaluated. You need to be checked by a physician to make sure you donot have any other abnormality.

Answered 1/22/2014

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A member asked:

I currently have a cold for 6 days now. when i eat i keep choking and can't taste anything. why is that? is my throat closing up?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Arun Patel answered

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