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Saliva chocking

2018-02-05 08:39:21
Saliva enter into my windpipe during sleeping at straight i.e. face towards the ceiling. It makes chocking. Besides, Saliva or food particle enters the windpipe frequently.
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You seem to be suffering from recurrent aspirations. There are many causes for this problem such as vocal cord palsy, reflux laryngopharyngitis which is type of acidity related disorder, cranial nerve weakness etc. You need to get yourself examined by a specialist
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Consult nearby ENT specialist for confirmation of diagnosis and appropriate treatment if required

Answered2018-02-05 23:49:32

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