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Suggest Remedies For Throat Irritation

Hi , I have a piece of aluminum foil in my throat, because I swallowed a small piece from my food , but my sister told me it might just be my throat that has been scratched by the aluminum. It’s really irritating my throat, what are the best recommendations?
Fri, 20 Jul 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

It may be not due to aluminium foil it may be due to Infection probably. Some times this foil may contain aluminium lead to its toxicity.
Please consult your ENT specialist he will examine for cause of your throat irritation and treat you accordingly.

Hope I have answered your query.
Let me know if I can assist you further.

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Suggest Remedies For Throat Irritation

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. It may be not due to aluminium foil it may be due to Infection probably. Some times this foil may contain aluminium lead to its toxicity. Please consult your ENT specialist he will examine for cause of your throat irritation and treat you accordingly. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.