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I have a burning senation in my throat and it gets worse when breathing. feels like throat is closing when i try to swallowwhy could this be happening?

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Dr. Patrick Melder answered

Acid reflux: These symptoms may be acid reflux. Even without classic burning, belching, burping, you may be exhibiting what we call silent reflux or laryngopharyngeal reflux in ENT.

Answered 1/28/2015

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A member asked:

I have a burning senation in my throat and it gets worse when breathing. feels like throat is closing when i try to swallowwhy could this be happening?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Patrick Melder answered

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