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Any ideas on why i'm having difficulty swallowing soft foods?

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Dr. Louis Gallia answered

Specializes in Surgery - Oral & Maxillofacial

May things: Could be a number of things. You should start with an evaluation by your md who will run some tests to determine what the problem is.

Dr Machanic agreed

Answered 4/30/2014

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