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Throat Chocking
Whenever my dad is having food he suddenly starts coughing ,may be because the food is getting stuck in his throat .This happens regularly .He drinks water and then it is fine .I am not able to exactly describe it .Is it normal or is there a need of consulting doctor ?
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Is there any bad habits like smoking? Proper evaluation needed.
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Need to evaluate for any neurological weakness . Need to check throat..
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Dr. Nihal Fathima
ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist
7 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Kindly get a physical consult done .
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Dr. Anuraj CP
ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist
6 yrs exp
Malappuram
Can happen with things as simple as a GERD. Need more history and evaluation.
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Dr. Swaroop Karumuthil
ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist
12 yrs exp
Meerut
Ping me on practo for further assistance
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