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What To Do For Difficulty In Swallowing?
My son has recently started having difficulty swallowing and says he feels like he has been punched in the throat. He is 16, but I know he is smoking too even though he denies it. I plan on taking him to the doctor, but it will be a few days before we can get in and I was just wondering if this is something that I should be taking him to the urgent care center about.
Wed, 14 May 2014
Hi,
Thanks for posting the query,
This could be due to trauma or infection.
A visual examination is required.
I would suggest you to take your son to a ENT Specialist and get a checkup done.
Give him lukewarm saline and antiseptic mouthwash rinses.
Take care!
Thanks for posting the query,
This could be due to trauma or infection.
A visual examination is required.
I would suggest you to take your son to a ENT Specialist and get a checkup done.
Give him lukewarm saline and antiseptic mouthwash rinses.
Take care!
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