What should I do if something is stuck in my throat?
In daily life, it is not uncommon for foreign objects to get stuck in the throat, which may be fish bones, food particles or other small objects. Not only is this situation uncomfortable, it can also be dangerous. The following is a summary of methods, precautions, and recent hot topics related to foreign objects stuck in the throat.
1. Common causes of foreign bodies stuck in the throat

| Reason | Example |
|---|---|
| eating too fast | Fish bones, bone fragments |
| Swallowed by children | Toy parts, coins |
| medicine or capsule | Capsule stuck in throat |
2. Correct handling method
1.keep calm: Don’t panic and avoid coughing violently or picking your throat with your hands to avoid aggravating the injury.
2.try coughing: If it's a small foreign object, coughing may help expel it.
3.Drink water or swallow soft foods: If it is food residue, you can try drinking warm water or swallowing soft foods such as bread and bananas.
4.seek medical help: If the foreign body cannot be expelled or you have difficulty breathing, seek medical attention immediately.
3. Error handling methods
| Wrong approach | risk |
|---|---|
| Picking throat with hands | May cause scratches or foreign objects to become deeper |
| Drink vinegar or swallow rice balls | Vinegar cannot soften fish bones, and rice balls may press against foreign objects. |
4. Recent hot topics
1.Frequent incidents of children accidentally swallowing foreign objects: Recently, it has been reported in many places that children accidentally swallowed dangerous items such as magnetic beads and batteries. Parents need to strengthen supervision.
2.Internet celebrity’s “first aid method” causes controversy: Some short video platforms have spread incorrect demonstrations of the "Heimlich maneuver". Experts remind you to study it in a standardized manner.
3.food safety issues: A certain brand of fast-food products was mixed with plastic pieces, which caused the throats of consumers to get stuck and attracted public attention.
5. Preventive measures
1.Chew slowly: Especially when eating fish or foods with bones.
2.child custody: Keep young children away from small objects.
3.Learn first aid knowledge: Master the correct Heimlich maneuver.
Summary
When a foreign object is stuck in your throat, calm handling is key. The wrong method may aggravate the injury, so prompt medical treatment is the safest option. Recent hot topics also remind us that daily prevention and correct first aid knowledge are equally important.
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