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Do not panic when you get stuck, adopt these safe and effective ways
Samira Vishwas | August 18, 2025 2:24 AM CST

Sometimes we get stuck in the throat while eating or speaking. In such a situation, it is natural to panic, but by adopting the right method, you can get immediate relief and avoid serious condition.

1. Stay calm first

  • Food is most important when food is stuck in the throat Avoid,
  • Nervous may further increase coughing and breathing.

2. Try coughing

  • If the food is stuck slightly Strong cough Doing is often the simplest and effective way.
  • With this, the food can go down towards the stomach.

3. Drink water (carefully)

  • Drink water in small sips.
  • If the food is too stuck, do not try to drink water, because it can be stuck further.

4. Heimlich Maneuver (HighMlic Manuver)

  • If the child or adult is very upset and is having difficulty breathing then Hymlic manuver Adopt
  • This technique helps to remove the stuck food in the throat.
  • Use mild pressure and correct technique for children.

5. Light bending and patting the back

  • To remove food stuck in young children Tap Is helpful.
  • Adults can try to cough by bending themselves a little further.

6. Contact the doctor immediately

  • If food is stuck in the neck Breathing shortness, sharp cough, or pain If it is happening, contact the doctor or the nearest hospital immediately.
  • Trying to remove the trapped food yourself Deadly Can be born.

Rescue measures

  • Do not eat quickly or while speaking.
  • Cut the food into small pieces.
  • Prevent children from playing or running while eating food.

Eating in the throat is a common problem, but there is no need to panic. Adopting the right way and prevention measures By keeping in mind, you can get immediate relief and avoid serious condition.


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