Finally I have found other people who have the same condition!!! I have had these for several months now and I absolutely hate it!!!!!! I was wondering if it were possible if we might be able to narrow down some causes together. Prior to these, I was having terrible coughing fits upon eating. I was told I had LPR, then that was ruled out. I was treated for Vocal Chord Dysfunction. When I decided to start chewing Xtra Sugarfree gum several months ago is when it began. Not that that has anything to do with it. I am also treated for GERD and have been taking Nexium for many years now. I also suffer from an anxiety disorder. A few years ago I did suffer from Mold Poisoning for a year and had to leave my home and belongings behind (all due to water damage from a leak that wasn’t taken care of). I figured I’d throw some of this out there to see if any connections might be made. My ENT just says he sees some crusting, but also has never heard of or seen what I have shown him in pictures.