Choking dangers may be found everywhere. The majority of individuals choke at some time in their life, although it is generally a minor inconvenience that does not constitute a threat. There are, however, occasions when things may go wrong, resulting in potentially life-threatening consequences. Here we explained when to call our home doctor emergency in Sotogrande after choking.
When to call our home doctor emergency in Sotogrande after choking
When food gets stuck in your food pipe
If after choking you feel as if the food or object is stuck in your food pipe, call our home doctor emergency in Sotogrande. You will know something is stuck if you have difficulty swallowing or it becomes painful.
If food is stuck:
- Drink plenty of water to attempt to push it down (if not bones or hard objects).
- Don’t try to remove bones or other hard materials by yourself since they may cause injury to the neck.
- Go to the emergency room, where a doctor will be able to remove the stuck food or object. It may be necessary to use specialised equipment to remove food that has been lodged deep in the throat.
One should seek medical attention even if the item has been effectively removed due to the possibility of complications.
If first aid was provided
Following the administration of first aid for choking, it is recommended that you seek medical assistance to verify that there is no more harm. When a doctor determines that the item of blockage has been removed and that there is nothing further stuck in the food or windpipe, he or she may order the following tests or require you to undertake the following procedures:
- X-ray
- Bronchoscopy
After a choking episode
If a person has any of the following symptoms in the days after a choking incident, call our home doctor emergency in Sotogrande immediately.
- Persistent cough
- Fever
- Wheezing
- Shortness of breath
- Difficulty swallowing or speaking
The symptoms listed above may indicate the following:
- Instead of being ejected, the item made its way inside the lung.
- Injury to the voice box (larynx)
Prevention
To prevent choking:
- Eat thoroughly and slowly.
- Make certain that your dentures are correctly fitted.
- Avoid consuming excessive amounts of alcohol before or during meals.
- Keep small objects out of reach of youngsters under the age of five.