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I feel choked on swallowing saliva, what should I do?
Question
I underwent an operation some 25 years back and the pathology report said - site of biopsy - thyroid and the histopathology report - follicular adenoma of the thyroid showing cystic changes. Ever since this operation, I get choking often lasting for few seconds but last time it lasted longer and I was almost sinking. My brother gave me some fist blows on my back and I was fine and started breathing again. Is there any remedy /cure so that this does not occur again? Sometimes, I get choking even when I swallow saliva.
Expert Answer
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Dr Irwin ZimentDec 18, 2006
Professor of Medicine,
University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), USA
University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), USA
Damage to the swallowing mechanism is common after disease or surgery that affects the pharynx or trachea. It can be a serious problem and needs to be avoided by three approaches. 1. Eat slowly and chew well or just drink liquids (or have a feeding tube inserted) 2. Eat sitting straight, avoid talking while eating or lying down too soon after a meal. 3. If chest pain is recurrent, check with a doctor to make sure the pain is not a form of cardiac disease with angina.
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