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I've had the same problem with choking and coughing, more choking than coughing. A few times, it's been pretty rough. You do have to be especially careful about eating and talking at the same time.
That's so interesting, Rumpled, what your doctor said about finishing your food. For a while now, I can't finish my food. It's felt like it just wears me out to try to finish everything.