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For almost a yr now my throat makes a clicking noise when i swallow with our without food/water. i don't smoke and same diet. no pain or lump. thanks?

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Dr. Louis Gallia answered

Specializes in Surgery - Oral & Maxillofacial

Thyroid Cartilage: Interference with thyroid cartilage. See ENT surgeon for assessment. http://ucdvoice.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/Clicking-in-the-throat.pdf

Dr Willson agreed

Answered 8/11/2016

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