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Somerset, KY
A 21-year-old female 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

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Dr. Al Hegab
Dr. Al Hegabanswered
Allergy and Immunology 42 years experience
Need to be seen: no OTC medication can be advised without examination, go back to ER or your primary doctor, good luck
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Last updated Aug 2, 2017

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