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Having tight throat and trouble swallowing my own saliva/mucus and foods like rice and bread. sticks in throat and quickly makes it hard to breath.

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Dr. Arnold Malerman answered

Evaluation: "makes it hard to breath" should be immediately evaluated by your PCP.

Dr Baskin agreed

Answered 4/6/2018

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A member asked:

Having tight throat and trouble swallowing my own saliva/mucus and foods like rice and bread. sticks in throat and quickly makes it hard to breath.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Arnold Malerman answered

Dr Baskin agreed

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