Can airway obstruction occur if I have a problem while swallowing?

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As I can see, (attachment removed to protect patient's identity) Adam's apple and neck appear normal. In males, it is usual for adam's apple to appear prominent. Coming to your breathing issue, do you feel breathless or choking? Any history of throat pain, asthma, allergies, or other illnesses for which you are on medications? Please give me a clarification regarding what you mean by air does not entirely go down. Thank you.

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Sorry, I tried, but the streamable link is not opening. Can you send me another link? The thyroid and adam's apple (also known as prominence of thyroid cartilage) are connected by pretracheal fascia, so it is normal. However, at the same time, while swallowing, your trachea and thyroid cartilage move. Do you have any history of substance abuse or psychiatric illness? Do you have a problem with swallowing also? Do revert. Thank you.

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Sorry, the link has failed to open. The website says the site cannot be reached. I suggest you consult your ENT (ear, nose, and throat) specialist and undergo a flexible laryngoscopy. This would give a view of your larynx and pharynx and can detect any obstruction if present, which I do not think is present in your case. But as per your words, I can say that any obstruction in the airway would cause something known as stridor, it is noisy breathing. Are you continuing your psychiatric medications, or have you discontinued them? What was your therapist's advice? Also, what is the problem with swallowing? Is it painful or gets obstructed? If present, so is it for solids or liquids? Please be patient, but as per the pictures (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity), I saw no swelling present. So please do not worry. Thank you.