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What Must I Do After Something Got Stuck In My Trachea Which Led To Vomiting?

Posted on Fri, 11 Mar 2022

Question: I think food got into my trachea and it somehow got lodged after I threw up something today. some water also came out of my nose as well

Answered by Dr. Anders Mark Christensen (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
It can easily be diagnosed

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

In order to find out if any food is left in your esophagus or trachea, I have a few questions: Do you cough or salivate? Can you drink water or eat food without regurgitation? If your discomfort continues, an endoscopy can aid in determining the location of the food item and retrieve it.

I hope this helps.
Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Remy Koshy

Follow up: Dr. Anders Mark Christensen (10 hours later)

Thank you for answering my question doctor. would you recommend in your opinion a nasal irrigation? Would it be safe?

Answered by Dr. Anders Mark Christensen (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
No need for that.

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

There is no need for that. It sounds like it is stuck further down, possibly in your throat, and then nasal irrigation will not help. However, if you feel that is lodged in your nasal cavity, you can try it.

Best wishes.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad