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Today I Vomited And Some Came Out Of My Nose Is It Possible To Get Food Stuck In Windpipe Or Air Passage Way. Should I Be Worried?

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Posted on Wed, 1 Feb 2023
Question: today I vomited and some came out of my nose. when I was finished I felt something lodged either in my windpipe or throat and it's making me uncomfortable. is it possible to get food stuck in your windpipe or air passage way. should I be worried? please help!!
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Answered by Dr. Shinas Hussain (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
You can do nasal irrigation.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

Vigorous vomiting can cause good particles get trapped in air way.
In your case it might have impacted in the upper throat and nasal cavity otherwise there will be choking and it was not there in your case.
Nothing much to worry as it will settle even with out treatment.
You can do a nasal irrigation to clear the particles. Use normal saline or fresh water and instill to your nose slowly, it will clear of the impacted food particles and you will get relief.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Remy Koshy
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Follow up: Dr. Shinas Hussain (6 hours later)
Thanks for responding doctor. Can I purchase this kind of thing at a grocery nasal irrigation?
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Answered by Dr. Shinas Hussain (13 hours later)
Brief Answer:
You can purchase from a medical store.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
You can purchase a nasal irrigator and saline from a medical store.
Note: Consult an experienced Otolaryngologist / ENT Specialist online for further follow up on ear, nose, and throat issues - Book a Call now.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D
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Today I Vomited And Some Came Out Of My Nose Is It Possible To Get Food Stuck In Windpipe Or Air Passage Way. Should I Be Worried?

Brief Answer: You can do nasal irrigation. Detailed Answer: Hello, Vigorous vomiting can cause good particles get trapped in air way. In your case it might have impacted in the upper throat and nasal cavity otherwise there will be choking and it was not there in your case. Nothing much to worry as it will settle even with out treatment. You can do a nasal irrigation to clear the particles. Use normal saline or fresh water and instill to your nose slowly, it will clear of the impacted food particles and you will get relief. Wishing you good health. Regards.