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Swallowing problems may be due to gastroesophageal reflux disease in which acid from the stomach moves up to the esophagus. A tumor or trauma to the throat or esophagus can present the symptom of choking on saliva. Excess saliva is also a symptom of some neurological disorders, such as Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy, states Mayo Clinic. Stroke sufferers can also have dysphagia and may choke on either food, liquids or saliva.
Prolonged or complete choking results in asphyxia which leads to anoxia and is potentially fatal. Oxygen stored in the blood and lungs can keep a person alive for several minutes after breathing stops. Choking can be caused by: Physical obstruction of the airway by a foreign body.