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Had Food Stuck In Wind Pipe, Unable To Breath. Having Urge To Burp And Thick Saliva Comes Out. Cure?
Question: In the past week whilst eating not very much have had food stuck in my wind pipe travelling up and down my back unable to breathe . Very scary and whilst trying to catch my breathe and feel the urge to burp thick saliver comes up ?
Hello,
Thank you for the query.
In such situation, the food parts can be present in the larynx, trachea or in the first part of esophagus. If you have also nausea and problem when eating (feels like it stuck there), esophagus is most probable and it can be the first symptom of some esophagus disease.
If breathing problem is more present than burping and nausea, airwaves inflammation due to food aspiration. Cough and fever can be present.
As food in airwaves can cause serious inflammation, I suggest you to visit your doctor. Chest X-ray and barium swallow should be done at first. Bronchoscopy should be done in case of food presence in the airways.
Hope this will help. Feel free to ask further questions.
Regards,
Thank you for the query.
In such situation, the food parts can be present in the larynx, trachea or in the first part of esophagus. If you have also nausea and problem when eating (feels like it stuck there), esophagus is most probable and it can be the first symptom of some esophagus disease.
If breathing problem is more present than burping and nausea, airwaves inflammation due to food aspiration. Cough and fever can be present.
As food in airwaves can cause serious inflammation, I suggest you to visit your doctor. Chest X-ray and barium swallow should be done at first. Bronchoscopy should be done in case of food presence in the airways.
Hope this will help. Feel free to ask further questions.
Regards,
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