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Could my thyroid pressing on trachea, giving me breathing problems?
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Yes: If it's big enough, it can press on the trachea and cause breathing or swallowing problems.
Answered 9/28/2016
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Potentially: If you have a large enough goiter or nodule, yes, you could experience some tracheal pressure. Please contact your doctor about this. You need to be seen by a physician.
Answered 5/18/2018
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