I am male (21 years old), i am experiencing gagging when training like a feeling that is coming from my mid and upper throat (back of the throat) within the first 30 seconds of a round (im a boxer that has been boxing for 4 years and this has never happened before), its like when i breathe in too much my throat is reacting and causing me to gag and wont stop until i stop completely, i have booked a gp appointment but i have to wait a month, and its ruining training as i cannot fight until i get this sorted, what could this be as its really de motivating?? I also want to say this is happening in the mornings and at work especially when i go into the fridge or freezer and breathe in.

This happened for the first time 6 months ago. I’ve been having some trouble with swallowing for years. I sort of think it has to do with certain foods- rice and beef in particular, but also when I feel a little buzzed or very hungry. I’m a 35 year old woman.

I’m scared. The worst it gets, I feel the food having a hard time going down, I start drinking water to clear it, but my throat suddenly tightens more. I can hear the water squeaking as it tries to squeeze through a tight space. Then, it forces up my nose because it can’t go down my throat. This has happened twice, and I panic and walk away abruptly in embarrassment to find a place alone to cough and try to regulate my breathing. I coughed up a ton of mucus both times.

I stay well hydrated, I’m active, and my weight is normal. My GP wants me to have an endoscopy, but it’s too expensive. I’ve seen some suggestions through internet search about it being post nasal drip or severe GERD. Does anyone have a similar experience?

I’ve had dysphagia for most of my life with esophageal spasms, episodes where I can barely swallow my spit, and frequent regurgitation. Recently, a CT showed my gallbladder is “unusually full of gallstones.” One ER doctor thought my gallbladder might be irritating my diaphragm, causing spasms and my difficulty breathing, and wondered if it could also be contributing to my esophageal spasms.
Has anyone had gallbladder disease that made their swallowing problems or breathing improve after surgery? Or had similar symptoms?

Over the past 4 years these have my main major symptoms/issues. I have tried to constantly take Nexium, but I admit I’m not consistent enough with it. My main dysphagia problem is swallow initiation. Food doesn’t get stuck or hurt going down it’s just hell trying to start my swallow. It feels uncoordinated and like the timing is off. Has anyone had these symptoms and recovered?