We often accidentally get fish bones stuck in our throats while eating fish, and I'm no exception. In fact, this happens to me not just once or twice, but practically every time I eat fish. As a result, I've become quite adept at handling this situation. So, what should you do if a fish bone gets stuck in your throat?
What to do when a fish bone is stuck in your throat??
1. Swallow orange peel. When a fish bone is lodged in your throat, peel off a narrow strip of orange peel, hold it in your mouth, and swallow it slowly. This can dissolve the fish bone.
3. Drink duck saliva: Take a live duck, hold it upside down by its feet to make it squawk, collecting the saliva in a clean cup or bowl. Sip it slowly to moisten your throat; small bones will dissolve quickly.
4. If you experience pain behind the breastbone after swallowing, it indicates the bone is lodged in the esophagus. Refrain from eating and seek medical attention immediately.Remember: Attempting to force the fishbone down by swallowing large, dry rice balls is incorrect. While this may occasionally push thin, flexible bones into the stomach, larger, harder bones could become lodged deeper, potentially piercing the esophagus or major blood vessels with severe consequences.If the fishbone is large and lodged deeply, avoid reckless actions like forcing down large bites of steamed bun. This could cause the fishbone to tear or scratch the esophagus, potentially endangering your life. Seek immediate medical attention.
6. Drinking well water for fishbone stuck in throat: If vinegar fails, drink one bowl of well water the next morning to dislodge the fishbone.Drink duck saliva: Take a live duck, hold it upside down by its feet to make it squawk, collecting the saliva in a clean cup or bowl. Sip it slowly to moisten the throat; small fish bones will dissolve quickly.
7. Drink olive pit water: Grind olive pits into water and consume it to eliminate fish bones.
8. Immediately press the front part of the patient's tongue with a spoon or toothbrush handle. Under bright light, carefully examine the tongue root, tonsils, and posterior pharyngeal wall to locate the foreign object. Use tweezers or chopsticks to remove it. If the patient has a strong gag reflex or severe nausea, have them yawn to reduce discomfort.
What to do when a fish bone gets stuck in your throat? These are the methods for handling a fish bone lodged in the throat—certainly useful for those of us who frequently eat fish in daily life.