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Unusual neck pain along left side of neck after choking and coughing hard. why?
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Muscle strain: Give it a few days and avoid twisting or thrusting neck. Avoid heavy lifting. See Dr if pain or numbness or weakness in arm. Try to chew small amounts, eat slowly, avoid talking with anything in your mouth. Try to avoid anything that might make you choke.
Answered 8/9/2016
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