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How To Clear Choking Of Throat And Chest Pain While Swallowing?
I swallowed a sleeping pill it s a gel tab and i think it went down the wrong pipe. When I was taking a drink of water the pill went down my throat before I was able to swallow and now it feels like it s still in my throat my chest hurts and hurts to swallow somewhat. What should I do
Thu, 9 Jul 2015
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The pain is likely due to the inflammation of the throat where the tablet may have been.
It can take a few days to resolve completely.
The use of anti inflammatory pain killers such as ibuprofen/cataflam or naproxen may help.
Also avoid any foods that may aggravate the area- eg hard, spicy or hot foods.
I hope this helps
The pain is likely due to the inflammation of the throat where the tablet may have been.
It can take a few days to resolve completely.
The use of anti inflammatory pain killers such as ibuprofen/cataflam or naproxen may help.
Also avoid any foods that may aggravate the area- eg hard, spicy or hot foods.
I hope this helps
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