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brianap 05/13/2010

I was kind of worried last night. The right side of my throat has been weak for months, saw the swallow people and they asessed it was weak muscles. It seems a little worse the last couple days and sometimes it feel like my throat is constricted a little, and messing with my airintake. Of course just thinking about it makes it seem worse and especially being right before bed and I don't discount at all that concentrating and freaking out about it makes it worse.

I was thinking of calling the dr this morning. Obviously I'm getting air and I have not choked or anything. Just wondering if anyone has had throat issues and did they ever really affect your breathing? And is there any thing that is a sign you should go in?

Thanks

deleted_user 05/13/2010

I looked this up for you and this is what I got.

Swallowing Problems
Swallowing problems (dysphagia) can be broken down into two categories: esophageal dysphagia and oropharyngeal dysphagia.

Esophageal dysphagia is the sticky feeling of food being stuck in your throat or upper chest. This condition may be caused by issues such as achalasia, a problem with the lower esophageal sphincter muscle; aging, which weakens esophageal muscle strength; diffuse spasm, a rare disorder that causes the esophagus to involuntarily spasm; esophageal tumors; or even merely taking too big of a bite when eating.

Oropharyngeal dysphagia occurs when the throat muscles are weakened and cannot properly move food from the mouth to the esophagus. This is a potentially serious problem that may cause choking and lead to pneumonia. Neurological disorders, such as multiple sclerosis and Parkinson's disease; neurological damage, like stroke and spinal cord injury; pharyngeal diverticula, where a pouch forms in the throat; and certain cancers may all lead to oropharyngeal dysphagia

deleted_user 05/13/2010

My rule of thumb is if you feel like you should call the doctor then do. Trust yourself. What do you have to loose by calling? I haven't had this problem, hope you get better.

sunshine521 05/18/2010

I have had something like that happen to me a few times. I will never forget the first time I thought my throat was closing up all the way and I wasn't going to be able to breathe!! It started out slowly just having a hard time swallowing then starting in the neck..mine kinda felt like the "hug" I was freaking out so I went home and called the neuro and they told me to take my anxiety meds and if it didn't calm down to come in to ER. So don't ever hesitate to call your Dr. that is what they are there for!!! I have problems all the time with it but now I know what to do and I don't get so anxious about it . I know I am going to still be able to breathe and that it will eventually pass. Easier said then done sometimes but it does pass in its own time!! Hope it does for you too!! All the best to you!!

Take care,
Michelle

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