I choked for years on a little spit. Sometimes a flake off of a cracker. Yep. Had reflux. My husband thought he was having a heart attack. Bad pain. Conul8217dt swallow OR breathe. Yep. Reflux. It’s not happening AT THAT TIME, but the inflammation causes a stricture that attacks unexpectedly. And, FYI, if you ever actually choke ON something and you’re alone, stand up and THRUST your lower ribs against the top of a chair back. FORCEFULLY.