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I feel like my throat is closing right around the suprasternal notch. its scratchy like the sides are touching. voice gets hoarse. related to gerd?

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Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

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Throat: Can be assiciated with GERD. However, the most common reason would be a viral process.

Answered 11/23/2018

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A member asked:

I feel like my throat is closing right around the suprasternal notch. its scratchy like the sides are touching. voice gets hoarse. related to gerd?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

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