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I went to the hosp but it's been fve days my neck is tight and i fill like i'm always choking i can fill my epiglottis in my neck i can also touch it what can this be kindda scary could it be thyroid? problem any oct med

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Dr. Al Hegab answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

Need to be seen: no OTC medication can be advised without examination, go back to ER or your primary doctor, good luck

Answered 8/2/2017

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A member asked:

I went to the hosp but it's been fve days my neck is tight and i fill like i'm always choking i can fill my epiglottis in my neck i can also touch it what can this be kindda scary could it be thyroid? problem any oct med

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Al Hegab answered

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