Is swallowing (just a tiny bit) of mouthwash a bad idea? [more inside]
posted by dnesan on Feb 25, 2009 - 19 answers

There's a weird clicking feeling when I swallow, like cartilage is rubbing up against something. It's not in my throat, it's lower than that. It makes an audible sound (audible to me, anyway). It comes and goes, and that area gets sore. It's been going on for a month now. Any ideas? [more inside]
posted by sondrialiac on Dec 5, 2008 - 10 answers

Will swallowing my chewing gum / bubble gum actually have any ill effect on me? [more inside]
posted by Glitter Ninja on Feb 17, 2007 - 12 answers

My girlfriend pretty much has a breakdown and freaks out whenever she hears someone swallow. [more inside]
posted by kevin_2864212 on Jan 31, 2006 - 49 answers

I have a tickle at the back of my throat, way up high... just where it triggers my gag reflex. It's like I've half-swallowed a hair and it's been bothering me all day. I've tried the usual methods of getting rid of it - drinking lots of water, coughing and clearing my throat (i.e. trying to "hock" it up) and IT'S STILL THERE. Does anyone have any other home remedies for me to try before I give in to my urge to purge? [more inside]
posted by web-goddess on Dec 19, 2005 - 16 answers