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Stupid question. when im eating, should i not be mouth breathing? i feel a bunch of anxiety eating when swallowing. food keeps getting stuck in throat and when i breathe im scared its gonna get lodged into trachea. do i breathe through nose ?
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The body has automatic swallowing reactions just like your heartbeat. It coordinates swallowing and breathing so people don't need to think of it any more than they would to ask their heart to keep beating. Your food sticking issue is likely because you are overthinking it. Find a life coach to teach you stress management & relaxation skills. Do the work and life can be better.
Answered 10/2/2022
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