about 4 years ago I was diagnosed with esophagus spasms and was told it was not serious. I have had swallowing issues for many years but only once in a while, such as when I go to swallow chewed food it will not go down so I cough it up and try again or spit it out. Over the last 2 months I am now experiencing an issue almost every time I eat. The food seems to go down, I am able to swallow but it always feels like something stays lodged in my throat and then the panic sets in and I get scared that something is wrong with my epiglottis. I had a scope about 10 years ago thru my throat and into stomach. There was some acid reflux damage but nothing that concerned the gastro doc at the time. 4 yrs ago I had a barium swallow which showed the spasms. I will be seeing my primary care very soon for annual but in the meantime I am afraid to eat because I think I am going to have food obstruct my airway. Any advice ? Oh and 20 years ago I had a subarachnoid hemorrhage but did not experience any swallowing problems at all nor did I need any surgery. Panicked to eat