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What Happens When Food Goes Into The Lungs?
Question: I am pretty sure I inhaled a piece of corn. I can breathe fine but coughing hasn't brought it up and I feel I can still feel it stuck my throat. Should I be concerned?
Brief Answer:
Visit an ENT Specialist Please
Detailed Answer:
Hello
My name is Dr Muhammad Ali Rauf & i will look into your problem.
I have gone through your query and would try to help you in the best possible way. In most of the cases it will not harm BUT its better to once visit an ENT Specialist so that he can examine nostril and if visualized then will remove it with the help of a particular instrument.
Hope I have answered your query. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help if not then don't forget to close the discussion and rate it.
Wishing you good health !!
Visit an ENT Specialist Please
Detailed Answer:
Hello
My name is Dr Muhammad Ali Rauf & i will look into your problem.
I have gone through your query and would try to help you in the best possible way. In most of the cases it will not harm BUT its better to once visit an ENT Specialist so that he can examine nostril and if visualized then will remove it with the help of a particular instrument.
Hope I have answered your query. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help if not then don't forget to close the discussion and rate it.
Wishing you good health !!
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Sorry, I should have been more clear. I inhaled it into my windpipe it seems. I have been coughing to try to get it out but nothing has come up. Any thoughts?
Brief Answer:
Mucus lining of respiratory airway will clear it
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Sorry for misinterpretation. You need not to worry. Lung mucus membrane has unique function of releasing mucus which moves upward towards food pipe and all mucus later enters into esophagus. That corn piece will also gradually move up into food pipe and will clear up. You might feel slight discomfort or cough. hopefully no surgical intervention would be required.
Feel free to get back for if you have any query.
Thank You
Mucus lining of respiratory airway will clear it
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Sorry for misinterpretation. You need not to worry. Lung mucus membrane has unique function of releasing mucus which moves upward towards food pipe and all mucus later enters into esophagus. That corn piece will also gradually move up into food pipe and will clear up. You might feel slight discomfort or cough. hopefully no surgical intervention would be required.
Feel free to get back for if you have any query.
Thank You
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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