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What causes Clicking or Popping in Throat when Swallowing?

Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT) | Last Active: 4 days ago | Replies (334)
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@mojave79

Thanks @hopeful33250 I don't have any speech problems and my voice hasn't been altered. Both ENTs used a tube with the camera and looked at my vocal cords. I luckily haven't been in a car accident and the only throat surgery I've had was a tonsillectomy when I was 4. I think I'm going to seek another opinion as well....particularly now that I have a CT scan. I'm wondering if there is some type of scan that can be done as I'm swallowing that would reveal more info.

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Teresa, Volunteer Mentor | @hopeful33250 | Jan 21, 2021

Hello @mojave79

Yes, there are swallowing studies. I have them done several times as I have a paralyzed vocal cord. Here is some information about a Dynamic Swallowing Study, from Mayo Clinic's website, https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/dysphagia/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20372033

"Dynamic swallowing study. You swallow barium-coated foods of different consistencies. This test provides an image of these foods as they travel through your mouth and down your throat. The images may show problems in the coordination of your mouth and throat muscles when you swallow and determine whether food is going into your breathing tube."

I've also had another of the tests listed in this link the barium swallow test. I'm not sure it was as effective in diagnosis as was the dynamic swallowing study. However, my problem is somewhat different than yours.Are there any types of foods or liquids that are more difficult for you to swallow?

I would encourage you to keep doing research and seeking answers. This may be a difficult problem to both diagnose and treat. Therefore your own advocacy will serve you well in the future. Be patient with the process! Wishing you well!

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