DEAR DR. GOTT: I recently went to a specialist for a knot in my throat. It’s hard to the touch and interferes with blowing a steady stream from my nose and breathing. I have also lost the gag reflex on the right side of my throat.
The physician stated that I have a pharyngeal tubular, gave me a prescription for Nexium, and indicated if I took two twice a day for eight weeks, it should take care of the problem. He also recommended that I see another specialist to have the test where the throat is numbed and a camera is used to check your esophagus.
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