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Have Klippel Feil. Does This Cause Choking Sensation And Dry Cough?

I'm a 70 years old female. Just discovered have Klippel Feil, with all its associated spurs, arthritis, degenerative, fusions, scoliosis, pain etc. Obviously I have been able to get by, have one widening of the right anterior C2-C3 disk allowing movement. This I can cope with. What I really want to know is, does this create a sensation of chokng at time, of not being able to clear my throat, of a dry cough. Are the anterior spurs creating an irritation? This is where I have done all sorts of testing over the years, with results being being normal. I am interested in discovering that this is somehow associated with my slightly crooked body. Thankyou for any thoughts. Heather.
Tue, 9 Jul 2013
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HI Mam,
Thanks for Contacting HCM,
Klippel-Feil syndrome is a bone disorder characterized by the abnormal fusion of two or more cervical vertebrae in the neck , which is present from birth.Fused vertebrae can also cause the damage of nerve in neck, back and associating area . Nerve compression may develop these symptom , therefore please consult the neurologist for further management. thanks
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Have Klippel Feil. Does This Cause Choking Sensation And Dry Cough?

HI Mam, Thanks for Contacting HCM, Klippel-Feil syndrome is a bone disorder characterized by the abnormal fusion of two or more cervical vertebrae in the neck , which is present from birth.Fused vertebrae can also cause the damage of nerve in neck, back and associating area . Nerve compression may develop these symptom , therefore please consult the neurologist for further management. thanks