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If i had a barium swallow test and it was normal should i still be worried about choking on food? ent doc did exam with scoop n said all was ok

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Dr. Saptarshi Bandyopadhyay answered

Specializes in Hospital-based practice

Not if you have no S: Barium swallow tests are just one of many tests to help diagnose a condition that can cause problems swallowing. If your ENT doctor (who I assume knows you well) said all was OK, and if you're not have symptoms (i.e., ongoing problems with chewing / swallowing), at your age, a normal barium swallow is very reassuring. Not knowing ur medical history, you should use HealthTap Prime or ask ur primary

Answered 11/5/2015

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