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What Causes The Feeling Of Choked Food In Throat?
I did something to my throat 9 years ago coughing. Now, it feels like the right side of my throat is partially closed, and there s something that feels like a bone shifting back and forth every time I swallow. Very uncomfortable, interfering with sleep. Have seen ent and had barium swallow. What could this be? It is getting worse.
Wed, 2 Mar 2016
Hi Dear,
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have feeling of choked food in throat which will cause accumulation of bacteria and other microorganisms in that area. Due to this accumulation chances of obstruction are there. it could be due to gastroesophageal reflux disease. Need not to worry. Do warm saline gargles. You should take small meals and avoid large meals. If condition doesn't get better in 2-3 days then consult ENT specialist for proper diagnosis and go for swab test. Go for sputum test as well if required and start treatment as per proper diagnosis. Sip warm water after every few minutes and eat 1-2 banana. Doctor may also examine with laryngoscope or endoscopy and may remove foreign particle with the help of surgery . Take mucolytic agent like ambroxol or decongestants. You should take steam inhalation as well. Do chlorhexidine mouth-rinse as well. Avoid hot, sharp , spicy food substances and carbonated beverages.
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have feeling of choked food in throat which will cause accumulation of bacteria and other microorganisms in that area. Due to this accumulation chances of obstruction are there. it could be due to gastroesophageal reflux disease. Need not to worry. Do warm saline gargles. You should take small meals and avoid large meals. If condition doesn't get better in 2-3 days then consult ENT specialist for proper diagnosis and go for swab test. Go for sputum test as well if required and start treatment as per proper diagnosis. Sip warm water after every few minutes and eat 1-2 banana. Doctor may also examine with laryngoscope or endoscopy and may remove foreign particle with the help of surgery . Take mucolytic agent like ambroxol or decongestants. You should take steam inhalation as well. Do chlorhexidine mouth-rinse as well. Avoid hot, sharp , spicy food substances and carbonated beverages.
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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