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Often when i swallow food it gets lodged behind my nose. like, in the space where lugi's come from. why does this happen ?

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Dr. Ed Friedlander answered

Get seen: There's a muscle that tenses the soft palate that is perhaps not working. You should be seen by an otolaryngologist.

Answered 1/3/2015

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A member asked:

Often when i swallow food it gets lodged behind my nose. like, in the space where lugi's come from. why does this happen ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ed Friedlander answered

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