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Ex smoker. crackle in throat for 2 month only while swallowing salaiva but not food and liquid. went to 2 ent but shows normal.shud i go for biopsy?
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No need: If you have received two opinions from the ENTs there is no need for biopsy. Try diaphragmatic breathing, it may help you move more air in and out of your lungs. This is the most efficient way to breathe and may eliminate your crackle sound.
Answered 5/25/2014
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