Dysphagia is the medical term for difficulty swallowing. Some people find it hard to swallow different foods or liquids. Others have trouble with eating, coughing or choking when they're trying to swallow. Another possible symptom of nasopharyngeal cancer, this one is more commonly caused by radiation treatment for the condition.

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