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I am experiencing throat tightness (worsened by: eating certain foods, psychological stress) and difficulty breathing (worsened by: lying flat, p...

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Dr. Ira Friedlander answered

Specializes in Cardiac Electrophysiology

These symptoms: sound anxiety related more than an organic illness. It would be reasonable to discuss this with your health care provider to be certain.

Dr Cremers agreed

Answered 2/19/2017

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