Hello @k8idid and welcome to Mayo Connect! I understand your concern for your husband. I was diagnosed with a paralyzed vocal cord, and before treatment, it was frightening to experience that "choking" feeling.

Has your husband had a work-up with an otolaryngologist? An otolaryngologist is an ENT specialist who has a special training with swallowing difficulties. An exam from an otolaryngologist can be very helpful. Also, seeing a GI specialist might take the guess work out of your husband's problems. Has he had a swallowing test done?

What type of medical workups has your husband had to determine the cause of his choking?