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I get a choking feeling out of nowhere and makes my head tight when it happens? is this normal ?

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Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

No: What you described is not normal. You may wish to consult an ENT doctor for an evaluation. You may be referred to a speech pathologist who can evaluate swallowing function. Wish you good health!

Answered 4/20/2020

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A member asked:

I get a choking feeling out of nowhere and makes my head tight when it happens? is this normal ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

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