I've noticed that my mom, who's 55, often feels a cold sensation in her chest, and sometimes it feels like it's stuck in her throat when she's eating. It causes her breathing problems during those times. Do you think we should see a lung specialist or an ENT doctor for this?

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Dr Dhankecha Dineshbhai

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6+ Yrs

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Your mom's symptoms, such as feeling cold in the chest, throat blockage while eating, and breathing difficulties, could be related to either a respiratory or an ear, nose, and throat (ENT) issue; it's recommended to consult a pulmonologist (lung specialist)

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Answered 04/07/2025

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