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I was hoarse for a day or two and now i have a cough and no throat pain when i swallow but if i touch my esophagus it's tender what's wrong?
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Laryngitis: You cannot touch your esophagus as it is located behind you trachea (windpipe). Take Ibuprofen for pain and stop touching your neck. See ENT if problem persists.
Answered 10/23/2017
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