[Dysphagia] Yawning

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A man who volunteers at our hospital approached me with a question and I  
told him that I would pose it to our group.  Approximately 9-10 mos. ago,  he 
began "scraping" his tongue with the toothbrush per the instruction of  his 
dental hygienist.  He reports that since that time, when he  yawns, he is unable to 
exhale air effectively.  He says that his  yawn is stifled.  He is an 
otherwise healthy 60 y/o man  with no other medical conditions except high 
cholesterol and seasonal  allergies.  His complaint re: the yawn is not restricted to 
the allergy  seasons.  Anyone have any ideas?
 
Thanks,
Susan