What to do if a fish bone gets stuck in the throat
Disease description:
I'm actually quite afraid of eating fish because I worry about fish bones getting stuck in my throat. It makes me very uncomfortable. I would like to know, what should I do if a fish bone gets stuck in the throat?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Lu Cheng
When a fish bone gets stuck in the throat, handle the situation according to the following steps:
1. Stay calm: Control your emotions and avoid panicking, which may lead to improper actions that push the fish bone deeper into the throat.
2. Stop eating and drinking: Cease all eating and drinking to prevent swallowing actions that might push the fish bone further into the throat.
3. Try gentle coughing: If the fish bone is near the surface, attempt to cough gently to see if it can be dislodged and expelled.
4. Self-examination and removal: If the fish bone is small and located superficially, with assistance from a family member, use a flashlight to illuminate the throat and attempt removal using tools such as tweezers. Handle the procedure gently to avoid injuring the throat.
5. Seek medical assistance: If the fish bone is large, deeply embedded, or cannot be removed by yourself, seek professional medical help promptly.
