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Noserious allergies for 4months almost everytime 15 minutes after eating throat feels of closing no one sees or feels swelling i panic they think globus?

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Dr. Brian Novick answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

Possibly but: It would be unusual to be allergic to "all foods".Since it happens after every meal. Have you seen a GI specialist ? Maybe have a "swallow study"? Not hard to do not painful.....Good luck. Try to remain calm until more work up done n.

Answered 5/26/2016

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Dr. Linda Callaghan answered

Specializes in Addiction Medicine

See a psychiatrist.: Globus hystericus is a term they have coined for non-organic feeling that the throat is closing when you swallow. You may anticipate the feeling every time you eat and it becomes a self-fulfilling prophecy. An anti anxiety medication with psychotherapy will be helpful.

Answered 5/8/2016

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