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A member asked:

Was doing breathing excirses when i got strange weird tighting feeling in front of neck about 1 inch above collar bone around adam's apple , ?

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Dr. Robert Waskowitz answered

Spasm: This could be a reactive airway issue and muscles may go into spasm. Modify breathing techniques.

Dr Douglas and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 4/30/2014

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