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Suggest Remedy For Food Stuck In Wind Pipe
Question: my 74 year old husband got food in the wrong hole while eating. he is uncomfortable and panicky and breathing ok. has dementia so i can't get any good answers. kaiser permanente is closed. what should be done. XXXX
Brief Answer:
watch for fever or breathing difficulties
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for asking.
I am Dr. Prakash HM and I will be answering your query.
Based on your query, my opinion is as follows:
1. He has had mild aspiration.
2. Risk of infection present.
3. Need to relax. If he has any breathing difficulties or fever, chest X-ray will be necessary for evaluation of amount of aspiration and infection. You will need to meet your doctor.
4. If no breathing difficulties or any fever, not to worry. Give him Nutritional diet and good hydration.
Hope it helps.
Any further queries, here to help again.
Dr. Prakash HM
watch for fever or breathing difficulties
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for asking.
I am Dr. Prakash HM and I will be answering your query.
Based on your query, my opinion is as follows:
1. He has had mild aspiration.
2. Risk of infection present.
3. Need to relax. If he has any breathing difficulties or fever, chest X-ray will be necessary for evaluation of amount of aspiration and infection. You will need to meet your doctor.
4. If no breathing difficulties or any fever, not to worry. Give him Nutritional diet and good hydration.
Hope it helps.
Any further queries, here to help again.
Dr. Prakash HM
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