2017•New England Journal of MedicineOpen access

Case 17-2017

Ryan W. Carroll, Michelle L. Katz, Elahna Paul, Harald Jüppner

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Abstract

A 14-year-old boy was seen in the emergency department because he had a fear of choking while swallowing that had lasted for 2 days. On examination, he was alert and appeared to be anxious, with involuntary burping and drooling. Diagnostic tests were performed.

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A 14-year-old boy was seen in the emergency department because he had a fear of choking while swallowing that had lasted for 2 days. On examination, he was alert and appeared to be anxious, with involuntary burping and drooling. Diagnostic tests were performed.

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A 14-year-old boy was seen in the emergency department because he had a fear of choking while swallowing that had lasted for 2 days. On examination, he was alert and appeared to be anxious, with involuntary burping and drooling. Diagnostic tests were performed.

Key concepts: Drooling, Medicine, Choking, Swallowing, Emergency department, Physical examination, Medical emergency, Pediatrics

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