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Hi when i swallow there is a popping/clicking noise in my throat what is this?
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Eustachian tube pop: too little data, it may be your ear tubes (eustachian tubes) opening and closing due to your palatal muscle action during swallowing (most common)
Answered 2/28/2017
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