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I have been having trouble swallowing and have been coughing a lot and felt like i was choking. what should i do?
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Get checked: You may have more than one issue going on. See an ENT for swallowing problems, could be issues with tonsils, infection, pathology, and make sure mold toxicity is ruled out. Several possiblities with coughing, but rule out infection with your lungs.
Answered 8/23/2014
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Cough: May be silent acid reflux or esophageal spasm if you do not have a fever. See an ent
Answered 8/29/2014
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