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A few days ago i felt a lump feeling in my throat, so i looked and could so my epiglottis protruding. now it feels like i have to swallow every 3 seconds. what can i do to help this?

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Dr. Nayana Trivedi answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Youcan help yourself: I think you are just Anxious. Try Salt and warm water gargling, throat Lozanges and Advil (ibuprofen) for a day or 2. Also Ginger Tea will help if does not help get examined by the doctor

Answered 8/27/2015

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A member asked:

A few days ago i felt a lump feeling in my throat, so i looked and could so my epiglottis protruding. now it feels like i have to swallow every 3 seconds. what can i do to help this?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Nayana Trivedi answered

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