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What Causes Choking Feeling In The Throat While Swallowing Food?

I get strangled at times that I nearly lose my breath. I feel completely give out after for about five minutes. It happened only when I am swallowing food. Usually some little particle hits the same place each time it happens I start coughing and can t stop trying to get relief.
Mon, 21 Aug 2017
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Hello
I understand your concern.
You didnot mention your age.It would have given clues to diagnosis.
What you have described may be because of oesophageal disorders like
1.achalasia,GERD/
2.pharyngeal polyp or tumour/
3.psychological conditions like overstress or anxiety.

First it would be necessary to undergo investigations like barium meal oesophagus,indirect laryngoscopy.
If they are normal,above first two possibilities gets ruled out.
If oesophageal problems are present,you may visit gastroenterologist.
-Always eat your food slowly and chew properly.
-Practice regular breathing exercises ,meditation for anxiety relief.
Further specific managements depends on detailed medical history and above investigations.
If GERD or achalasia is present,PPIs like omeprazole need to be taken for atleast 1 month.

Hope I answered your query.
Feel free to ask any more query.
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What Causes Choking Feeling In The Throat While Swallowing Food?

Hello I understand your concern. You didnot mention your age.It would have given clues to diagnosis. What you have described may be because of oesophageal disorders like 1.achalasia,GERD/ 2.pharyngeal polyp or tumour/ 3.psychological conditions like overstress or anxiety. First it would be necessary to undergo investigations like barium meal oesophagus,indirect laryngoscopy. If they are normal,above first two possibilities gets ruled out. If oesophageal problems are present,you may visit gastroenterologist. -Always eat your food slowly and chew properly. -Practice regular breathing exercises ,meditation for anxiety relief. Further specific managements depends on detailed medical history and above investigations. If GERD or achalasia is present,PPIs like omeprazole need to be taken for atleast 1 month. Hope I answered your query. Feel free to ask any more query.