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I started to feel an itch whenever i took a breath in my chest while i was eating food. could it be that small pieces of food got into my lungs and is it dangerous? and how to get it out? also feel a lump in the back of throat?

Q: i started to feel an itch whenever i took a breath in my chest while i was eating food. could it be that small pieces of food got into my lungs and is it dangerous? and how to get it out? also feel a lump in the back of throat?

: Food allergic reactions may be one cause Discuss a food allergy panel blood test with your physician. Keep a food diary of specific foods which can trigger these symptoms. The lung has defense mechanisms to avoid infection.

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Dr. Amrita Dosanjh answered

Specializes in Pediatric Allergy and Asthma

Food allergic reactions may be one cause Discuss a food allergy panel blood test with your physician. Keep a food diary of specific foods which can trigger these symptoms. The lung has defense mechanisms to avoid infection.

Dr Kuitems agreed

Answered 9/20/2021

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A member asked:

I started to feel an itch whenever i took a breath in my chest while i was eating food. could it be that small pieces of food got into my lungs and is it dangerous? and how to get it out? also feel a lump in the back of throat?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Amrita Dosanjh answered

Dr Kuitems agreed

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