I've had a chronic condition for almost 5 years now that affects my throat &amp; very regularly when eating or even swallowing saliva, makes me feel like I'm about to choke or actually choke on whatever I'm swallowing.<br><br>I'm not sure why, but listening to Johnathan talk about how the throat works, even with the maybe suboptimal design &amp; huge potential for disaster, gave me a strange sense of comfort.. &amp; is something I'm going to try to keep in mind from now on.<br><br>Great stuff as always Lex, seems like you're really coming into your element with your interview style &amp; becoming a lot more confident &amp; comfortable in these conversations. Keep up the great work friend.,(reply>), @Fatty Haggs sounds almost like GERD. I have Crohn's, IBS, and GERD (acid reflux), and most days my throat / back of my throat is a little sore. I also get the build up or mucus/saliva and the need to spit/gag is often in the morning. I take Pantoprazole but Omeprazole is helpful for people with GERD and it's an over-the-counter medication. Maybe ask your doctor about acid reflux and trying an OTC med for it. If I didn't take my Pantoprazole, I would have so many more issues with my throat, eating, etc.,(reply>), Wait a sec...me too.<br>The exact thing.<br><br>Saliva build up? Then i hiccup. Gaglike. Alot of mucus and or saliva.<br>What the heaven is this ?,(reply>), I relate to this comment. I too have a chronic condition linked to, what some have described to me as a suboptimal evolutionary design relating to the brain. It is indeed comforting to hear such explanations. It rids us of an undue sense of responsibility for our conditions. Take care.,(reply>), i have the same kind of thing (more of an anxiety thing).. i'm a bit nervous about watching it because of that.  I think it started when i watch an anatomy video about the throat.  I also feel like i can feel my tongue on my teeth all the time and at some point im either going to swallow it or bit it off..good times ;p