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Food stuck in throat but not choking what is it?

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Dr. Carlos Satulovsky answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Zenker: Zenker diverticulum might fit the description. Other possibilities also exist, it requires examination. Ask your dr, get better soon.

Dr Fowler and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 9/15/2015

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