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For the past month when i sing, laugh, or scream, sometimes my throat goes dry and i feel like i can't swallow momentarily. what could cause this?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Possible polyp: Check with an ENT physician . You may have a polyp on your vocal cords.

Answered 6/10/2014

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A member asked:

For the past month when i sing, laugh, or scream, sometimes my throat goes dry and i feel like i can't swallow momentarily. what could cause this?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Oscar Novick answered

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