What Does Nasal Regurgitation Feel Like

Nasal regurgitation of a food bolus. Depending on the type of swallowing disorder, patients may present with a sore throat, hoarseness, shortness of breath, and chest discomfort or pain. The relationship between swallowing and these symptoms may not be obvious.

How do you know if you have nasal regurgitation?

  1. Sore throat.
  2. Hoarseness.
  3. Shortness of breath.
  4. Chest discomfort or pain.

Why does food go up the back of my nose?

Whenever we swallow, the soft palate — the soft portion of the palate in the back our mouth — elevates and closes that connection. That keeps the food and water from going up our noses.

Alexander Ross

Alexander Ross

Gaming, Esports & Interactive Media Writer

Alexander Ross has covered the video game industry for a decade, writing deep dives on game design, esports tournaments, VR developments, and gaming culture.

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