Hi Cathy,
Martin clears his throat a lot when he eats too and coughs after a big gulp of water. he also has a strange triple gulp, one sip of water requires 3 big gulps to go down, food however seems to need only one gulp. It's a bit strange, but it seems to work for him when he does decide to eat.
C

Girlfriend to Martin 49 years old at diagnosis
Diagnosed with SCC unknown primary June 2008.
Cancer found in single node Stage N2A (3 to 6cm).
Tonsilectomy 16th june, Radical modified neck dissection left side 30th june.
30 TX radiotherapy ended 9th October
First comparative study scan came back clear