Assertion: goiter | /r/CapableOf | compress the trachea
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text: Goiters are often removed because of cosmetic reasons or, more commonly, because they compress the trachea and the esophagus and thus make breathing and swallowing difficult.
text: When a goiter becomes very large, it can sometimes cause symptoms because it presses on adjacent structures such as the esophagus and trachea.
text: In some cases your doctor may recommend surgery if the goiter is large and is pressing on the trachea or esophagus.
text: If the goiter compresses the trachea that leads to persistent voice hoarseness, then surgery may be needed.
text: As the goiter gets larger, it can compress the trachea (windpipe) and esophagus (swallowing tube).