Sudden Onset Of Feeling As If Throat Has Closed Over When Eating

[shivvy]

My father-in-law sometimes get a horrible sudden sensation that feels as if his throat has closed over when he starts to eat. It can last from minutes to hours before it settles.
He has spoken to a few doctors about it but a reason for it happening or a solution hasn't been suggested.
I have done some googling but I was wondering if anyone on here has any personal experience of it happening or any professional suggestions of how he could get some help?
I was wondering if a referral to a speech and language therapist could maybe help him?
Thanks.