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What Causes Choking On Ingestion Or Saliva With Breathlessness And Syncope Sensations?

Hello. I would like to know why I choke,, on anything,, even my own saliva.. At least 3 times a week,, at least. Sometimes more often than most I come close to passing out. These choking sessions are severe enough that I actually make loud inhaling noise because its the only way to get a breath
posted on Thu, 13 Mar 2014
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Hi,

There can be variety of issues which can present as such problem like:
- Esophagus motility related issues
- Neurologic problems
- Stress related conditions

An ideal approach would be primary consultation with ENT specialist necessary indirect laryngoscopy evaluation and further need of Barium evaluation with or without upper GI endoscopy as per the physician concern.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon
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What Causes Choking On Ingestion Or Saliva With Breathlessness And Syncope Sensations?

Hi, There can be variety of issues which can present as such problem like: - Esophagus motility related issues - Neurologic problems - Stress related conditions An ideal approach would be primary consultation with ENT specialist necessary indirect laryngoscopy evaluation and further need of Barium evaluation with or without upper GI endoscopy as per the physician concern. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon