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Hi.i have a problem breathing while eating my oxygen level is 99 could this be gerd if so what can i do to fix this breathing problem while eating?

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Dysphagia: You may have some abnormality in swallowing mechanism. If there is such a problem you are at risk of swallowing the food into the lungs and cause mayor problems. Go and see a dr.

Answered 11/4/2020

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