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Suggest Treatment For Epiglottis Pain And Cough After Choking On Food
Question: I choked on food today and coughed at the same time and now my epiglottis hurts when i swallow, burp, yell etc. It feels like a ball in my throat ad im nervous about eating or drinking or even sleeping tonight. It sort of feels like that knot you get in your throat when you hold in your cry. Is it my epiglottis
Brief Answer:
normal to have pain
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query
It is normal to have slight pain following an episode of choking. Do not worry, this is how you should go about it
1. Tab acetaminophen can be taken to reduce the feeling in the throat
2. Start taking liquid items first
3. Once you are able to tolerate liquids I recommend semi solid food and only then try to swallow solids
4. At any point if you feel difficulty to swallowing or you start coughing please approach the ER to rule out obstruction or any neurological disorder
I hope I was of help, if you have any further queries please get back to me
Regards
normal to have pain
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query
It is normal to have slight pain following an episode of choking. Do not worry, this is how you should go about it
1. Tab acetaminophen can be taken to reduce the feeling in the throat
2. Start taking liquid items first
3. Once you are able to tolerate liquids I recommend semi solid food and only then try to swallow solids
4. At any point if you feel difficulty to swallowing or you start coughing please approach the ER to rule out obstruction or any neurological disorder
I hope I was of help, if you have any further queries please get back to me
Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
I just had ribs for dinner and I wasn't bothered. now that I'm done and am swallowing saliva it feels strange again. what are the warning signs I should look for.
Brief Answer:
Warning signs
Detailed Answer:
Hello
I am glad that you are able to swallow well, that itself tells us that your nerves are normal and that there is no obstruction
Here are some of the warning signs
1. Hoarsness of voice
2. Trouble/ pain while swallowing
3. Cough while swallowing
4. Breathlessness
5. Difficulty in swallowing solids over liquids
Regards
Warning signs
Detailed Answer:
Hello
I am glad that you are able to swallow well, that itself tells us that your nerves are normal and that there is no obstruction
Here are some of the warning signs
1. Hoarsness of voice
2. Trouble/ pain while swallowing
3. Cough while swallowing
4. Breathlessness
5. Difficulty in swallowing solids over liquids
Regards
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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