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What Causes Persistent Irritation In The Throat After Removal Of Obstruction?

Last night I inhaled wrong while eating peanuts and one got stuck in my windpipe. After coughing continuously for five minutes, I finally dislodged the whole peanut. I still feel some irritation in area of right upper lung. Was this an emergency situation? Why the irritation now? I am 75 years old and my weight is around 185 lbs. I am normally healthy.
Fri, 5 Jun 2020
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Hello,

Irritation may be due to mucosal edema or congestion. So use. decongestants like phenylephrine may useful. Use steam inhalation may give some soothing effect. If no improvement please consult with your ENT specialist to know for any aspiration or aspiration induced pneumonia. He will examine and adv chest X-ray treat you accordingly.

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu, Internal Medicine Specialist
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What Causes Persistent Irritation In The Throat After Removal Of Obstruction?

Hello, Irritation may be due to mucosal edema or congestion. So use. decongestants like phenylephrine may useful. Use steam inhalation may give some soothing effect. If no improvement please consult with your ENT specialist to know for any aspiration or aspiration induced pneumonia. He will examine and adv chest X-ray treat you accordingly. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu, Internal Medicine Specialist