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Ate a muffin almost choked managed to swallowbut now it feels like crumbs are stuck at back of throat i have to keep clearing it can it be stuck there?
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Unlikely: may have irritated area. Drink water and also gargle with some salt water I teaspoon table salt Ina large glass warm water twice daily. If not improved in a day or so see ENT for exam
Answered 4/26/2015
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