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Could my thyroid pressing on trachea, giving me breathing problems?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Dr. Quang Nguyen answered

Specializes in Endocrinology

Yes: If it's big enough, it can press on the trachea and cause breathing or swallowing problems.

Dr Lewy-Weiss and another doctor agreed

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.

Dr Harris agreed

Answered 5/18/2018

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