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A member asked:

Whenever i swallow something, a clicking sound comes out of my throat. how can i stop this noise? & it's not dysphagia or gerd.

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Dr. Vivek Huilgol answered

Sounds behavioral: A fancy way of saying you are doing this - consciously or subconsciously.

Dr Ali agreed

Answered 8/18/2013

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