What is actually happening when you drink something and it get’s “caught” in your chest/throat and it’s really painful?

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What is actually happening when you drink something and it get’s “caught” in your chest/throat and it’s really painful?

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There is a condition called eosinophilic esophagitis that is essentially similar to an allergic reaction your body can have to different things. This can make your esophagus smaller due to inflammation and lead to things getting stuck. Its a bit more complex than that but….different sub.

I used to think getting food stuck occasionally was normal. Turns out it isn’t normal but it is treatable by a few different methods.

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