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I have a lump on the right side of my throat. i have had it for about a year. i wake up choking whenever i sleep. it is irritating to swallow all the ?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Question cut off: However, this really does warrant medical assessment.

Answered 6/6/2017

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