I have noticed that my 12 year old son is not eating much. when he eats hes coughing, stretching out his neck & seems anxious. he is 5ft 1in & 81 lbs. hes lost 3 lbs in the last 2 months. had silent reflux as a baby & never was a good eater.worried?

He needs to be examined by an ENT doc asap to find the reason

The symptoms are concerning, and an evaluation with your Pediatrician is recommended. Review the growth chart and review a video of the coughing during a meal. His swallowing difficulty may cause aspiration and a cough. The cause may be anatomic or related to another condition. Watch for signs of shortness of breath, fever and drooling. A virtual consultation with Healthtap is available.