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I am constantly having a profound fear of choking on my food. it's barely eat now because i fear choking so bad. someone help?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Pseudodysphagia : Consider Cognitive Behavior, Behavioral Therapy, Psychotherapy, Exposure therapy or hypnosis.

Dr Lavi agreed

Answered 6/22/2014

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