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What Should I Do If I Swallowed Hot Macaroni Cheese That Feels Stuck In My Throat And Noticed A Little Blood While Coughing?

hi i swalloed a piece of scorching hot macronni cheese and it seems to be stuck in my throat, when i went to bed last night i can feel the food move forward or back in the throat. i tried throwing it up this morning but while i was coughing i noticed a lil blood was coming out as i spit. what should i do?
Thu, 3 Oct 2024
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Hello,

Since coughing is causing little blood to come out, avoid coughing too hard. Take apple cider vinegar mix it with warm water. Sip it slowly. The acidity of the vinegar can break down the cheese making it easier to swallow. Drink water in big sips so that the macaroni cheese gets dislodged.

Taking moist food is also helpful. You can take 2 slices of bread dipped in milk, boiled and mashed rice and taking ripe bananas help dislodge food stuck in throat. Gargle with salt water. Stretch the neck. The stuck piece of food should come out. If not, you can take carbonated drinks, or effervescent tablets mixed in water. It helps dislodge the food by breaking it down.

If the symptoms remain persistent, go to ER. They will perform Heimlich maneuver to help you get rid of the discomfort. They can also refer you to an ENT, to help remove the food stuck.

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

Regards,
Dr. Nupur K., General & Family Physician
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What Should I Do If I Swallowed Hot Macaroni Cheese That Feels Stuck In My Throat And Noticed A Little Blood While Coughing?

Hello, Since coughing is causing little blood to come out, avoid coughing too hard. Take apple cider vinegar mix it with warm water. Sip it slowly. The acidity of the vinegar can break down the cheese making it easier to swallow. Drink water in big sips so that the macaroni cheese gets dislodged. Taking moist food is also helpful. You can take 2 slices of bread dipped in milk, boiled and mashed rice and taking ripe bananas help dislodge food stuck in throat. Gargle with salt water. Stretch the neck. The stuck piece of food should come out. If not, you can take carbonated drinks, or effervescent tablets mixed in water. It helps dislodge the food by breaking it down. If the symptoms remain persistent, go to ER. They will perform Heimlich maneuver to help you get rid of the discomfort. They can also refer you to an ENT, to help remove the food stuck. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Nupur K., General & Family Physician