Mayo Clinic Healthcare expert explains when swallowing issues are more than an accident

LONDON — Many people have experienced the discomfort of food or a beverage accidentally going to the wrong place when swallowing. But swallowing issues sometimes become chronic and may be a sign of a health condition that should be treated. James East, M.D., a gastroenterologist at Mayo Clinic Healthcar e in London, explains why people can have difficulty swallowing and how to address the issue. The medical term for trouble swallowing is dysphagia. Rare experiences with it are…
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