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I was in football practice today and someone slammed their elbow on my larynx. i have difficulty swallowing a it is in a lot of pain?

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Dr. David Cornell answered

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See your MD: The larynx and surrounding structures are very delicate and injuries can be troublesome if not attended to early on. If your MD is not available, go to the ER

Answered 8/26/2015

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A member asked:

I was in football practice today and someone slammed their elbow on my larynx. i have difficulty swallowing a it is in a lot of pain?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. David Cornell answered

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