Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with GoogleGet your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
Food Stuck On Soft Palate, Unable To Cough It Out, Swallow It. Methods Of Removal?
Any tips on getting something unstuck from my soft palate? I think I have a mini piece of food stuck there. It s near the back, so far as I can tell. Been there since last night and it s driving me crazy. I ve tried gargling , attempting to cough up flegm, opening and closing my mouth funny, and swallowing really hard, but I just don t know how to get it out! Please help!
Wed, 20 Nov 2013
Dear friend there is no specific technique to self remove the stuck foreign body. only thing that you can do is stop eating and try to cough out as forcefully as you can ,. dont try to take out or vomit. you may do traumatise the soft oral mucosa. Presently you should consult the E.N.T Physician. there is very unlikely that you have impacted foreign body in throat. there may be some irritation in throat that may mimic like foreign body.
I find this answer helpful
Note: Consult an experienced Otolaryngologist / ENT Specialist online for further follow up on ear, nose, and throat issues - Book a Call now.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer.
For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service
[Sample answer]
Related questions you may be interested in
Recent questions on Palate
Loading Online Doctors....