Throat obstructions due to swallowing of objects is a problem more common among children, though such instances do occur in adults as well. It may get stuck in your throat due to many unknown reasons. Children have a tendency to put everything in their mouth like small toys, coins, safety pins, buttons, bones, wood, glass, batteries or any other foreign objects. It takes 24 to 48 hours for the object to reach the digestive tract. But if the object gets stuck for a long time it can damage or tear the esophagus and cause infection.
The most common places for objects to get stuck are
– On the same level of the collarbones (clavicles)
– Center of the chest
– Near the bottom of the rib cage
Some symptoms to notice
– Gagging
– High-pitched breathing
– Difficulty and pain while swallowing
– Vomiting
– Avoiding solid foods
– Increased drooling
– Pain in the neck, chest or abdomen
– Inability to speak
– Bluish skin color
Some Causes of Choking
– Eating too fast without chewing can
– Intoxication by...
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