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A member asked:
My throat feels like its closing up, this has been happening for a few days now. it tightens and it is hard to swallow and it feels like i can't swallow at all and when i eat or drink it goes away for a few moments then it comes back.
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See your doctor: and check the medications you are on, this can be a side effect of some medicines, or can be isolated angioedema, although rare, other possibilities might be the cause, bottom line: you need to be seen, good luck
Answered 11/21/2020
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