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2021-02-10 08:03:28
While I swallow food I think thai it comes up and goes the wrong way. Does it enter into lungs. What to do
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Do you have recurrent cough at present ??? Difficulty in breathing ??? If no take chest x Ray and review
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if yes consult urgently .

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Some more detailed history is needed to ascertain if at all you’re getting reflux of food, however, if you’re not getting any cough while swallowing it’s unlikely that food is going into the wind pipe. To be sure kindly visit nearest ENT centre to evaluate your swallowing.
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