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What is the feeling you get in ur throat that feels like loss of breath for about one second could it be esophegus ?

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Dr. Steven Anderson answered

Probably palpitation: The sensation you describe is usually an early or premature heart beat. The most common are premature atrial beats which are usually benign. Your doctor can help you sort this out.

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Answered 4/6/2015

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A member asked:

What is the feeling you get in ur throat that feels like loss of breath for about one second could it be esophegus ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Steven Anderson answered

Dr Ali agreed

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