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basquille

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'flap' Inside Throat, At Base of Tongue? Posted: 02-12-04 20:31pm


Hello all, am pretty worried bout a recent discovery I made. I am a non-smoker with no asthma or problems like that. Recently, my throat felt very uncomfortable (like there was something stuck in it!) thought it was just phlegm but prolonged coughing just did not clear it! Ran my fingers along my tongue down to the very base of it (inside my throat) and discovered a circular shaped flap that is hanging in the middle of the tunnel in my throat. Can someone give me any advice on this? Or if anyone has had it before - any idea what it could be? Thanks in advance, brian

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Posted: 02-12-04 20:35pm


There is a flap in your throat that closes off access to your lungs when you swallow preventing food and fluid from going into your lungs. Maybe that is what you are feeling.

Jaydensmommy

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Posted: 02-12-04 21:19pm


Brian...I just ran my finger down my throat....I feel that also!! ~sara~

basquille

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Thanks For the Replies... Posted: 02-12-04 21:47pm


Thanks for your input!! It made me feel relieved... ...But also a bit naive for thinking it was anything serious when it was always there! but guess it's because i've had a bad cough and stuff this week. Cheers again! Much appreciated! Brian

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Posted: 02-12-04 22:19pm


Haha I felt kinda dumb sticking my finger down my throat! But I never knew it was there either! ~sara~

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