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What is mild choking feeling with sore throat a symptoms of?

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Dr. Ryan Phasouk answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Drainage: Most likely you are describing drainage that can happen from an infection. The drainage can be quite thick causing choking feelings.

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Answered 7/31/2018

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