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Can infection cause a feeling of throat closing?

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Dr. Bobak Ghaheri answered

Throat closing: Yes it is possible, but in my practice I have noticed that most people who have the sensation of throat closing usually have it as a result of uncontrolled acid reflux disease.

Answered 5/2/2021

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A member asked:

Can infection cause a feeling of throat closing?

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Dr. Bobak Ghaheri answered

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