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Can excess swallowing cause throat tightness or trouble breathing?

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Dr. Justin Greiwe answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

No: Excess swallowing should not cause these symptoms. Talk with primary doctor about your complaints to determine if something else is causing these symptoms (i.e. asthma, acid reflux, etc.).

Dr Cremers and another doctor agreed

Answered 10/15/2017

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