How to get rid of a fish bone in the throat

Phraseologism "stuck like a bone in the throat" characterizes a very annoying person, bothering with his tediousness. But this is all a moral aspect that does not cause physical pain. And to cope with such a problem is easy enough. Another thing is the real situation when a bone really got stuck in the throat. This can already be attributed to the category of injuries with unpredictable consequences.

What threatens a fish bone in the throat

When it comes to a similar problem, they mean fish bone - it is thin and sharp enough to easily penetrate the soft tissues of the larynx. And this causes not only inconvenience, but also causes severe pain.

The severity of the problem will depend on the place in the throat where the foreign object (into the palatine arch, tonsils, side ridges, etc.) penetrated and the depth of its penetration. And the longer the bone is there, the more the mucous membrane will be irritated. Subsequently, this can provoke profuse salivation, and even swelling of the tissues.

A bone sticking out in the throat makes swallowing difficult, preventing food from moving into the esophagus. Such a situation may even cause vomiting. But worst of all, if the bone in the throat provokes an attack of suffocation.

How to get a fish bone out of your throat

The verdict in this case is unambiguous - a foreign body should be removed from the throat as early as possible. Best of all, a laryngologist will cope with the situation. But you can turn to any other physician available at this time.

Of course, it is not always possible to immediately go to a specialist (for example, due to the considerable remoteness of the medical institution). Then you should try to extract the bone with tweezers. But you can do it yourself only if the foreign body is in the field of view. It is better to ask someone to remove this “acute problem” from your throat.

Since a similar situation is encountered quite often in life, there have been enough people in the country who have accumulated enough advice. But, resorting to one of the methods described below, it should be borne in mind that a bone that has jumped out of the throat tissue can get from the esophagus into the stomach, causing a serious illness (esophagitis).

Mentioned gagging can be used for good. Food expelled by its stream “captures” and stuck bone. And to provoke vomiting, it is enough to cause irritation of the palatine tongue.

If there are no tweezers under your hands, you can wrap a gauze (bandage) on your finger and hold it over the problem area of ​​the larynx. The bone should catch on the rough fabric and follow it.

If that doesn't work, try sneezing. To sneeze powerful enough, breathe with ground pepper.

The following method may not be entirely “palatable”. Need candle wax. A small amount of it is first melted, then the not completely hardened mass is applied to the place where the fish bone is stuck, and they wait until the wax hardens completely, "absorbing" the end of the bone. When wax is removed from the oral cavity, a foreign object will follow.

If the bone is not large enough and “stuck” shallow, you can try to push it through the esophagus with a crust of bread, swallowing it not completely chewed.

For the same purpose, it is recommended to use soft mashed potatoes with an abundance of butter, warm yogurt or kefir, as well as honey of a liquid consistency. In this case, it is necessary to do enhanced swallowing movements.

Bone in the throat of a child

Worst of all, when the fish bone gets stuck in the baby's throat. He begins to show concern, cries and prevents you from assessing the situation.The above recommendations "for adults" may be ineffective here. Therefore, it will be necessary to call emergency care.

From independent actions, you can take the following: feed the child a warm porridge with butter. Food can entrain a bone after itself into the stomach, “enveloping” it with its mass. This will prevent the esophagus from being damaged.

Then, as a rule, a foreign body comes out with feces. Therefore, it is necessary to monitor the child's stool. If there is no fish bone found, you need to see a doctor for an x-ray referral.

What to do after bone extraction

When the bone is removed from the throat, this should not be calmed down. Laryngeal tissue was injured. And although the puncture could be insignificant, infection can get there. So, there is a risk of suppuration.

It will be necessary to rinse the throat with any antiseptic solution (if at hand) or with infusion of chamomile, calendula, oak bark. This will prevent the development of infection and help damaged tissues heal faster.

Since the injection site will still ache for some time, it is advisable not to consume solid food for easier swallowing for this period. It is also recommended to exclude irritating products from the diet (drinks with bubbles, dishes with hot spices).

But the main step that should be taken should be a visit to the doctor. Only in this way will you be completely sure that the problem did not leave consequences.

How to prevent a bone from getting into your throat

And especially careful when eating fish, trying to separate the flesh from the bone before it gets into the mouth. If, during a meal, you read a newspaper, watch TV or talk with a mouth full, then you provoke the situation described above.

When it comes to children, you need to be extremely careful when serving them fish dishes. Do not rely on the independence of the child - it is better to remove all the bones before serving food on the table. So you will be calmer, and the baby is safer.

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