Assertion: goiter | /r/Causes | breathing
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text: Surgery: If the goiter is so large that it is causing breathing or swallowing difficulties, or if it is really unsightly, doctors may surgically remove part of or the entire gland (thyroidectomy).
text: In some cases, goiter is a minor and even temporary problem, but, even in minor cases, the goiter may become so large that it puts pressure on a food pipe or wind pipe and cause hoarseness, cough, and difficulty breathing or swallowing.