Question 1

I've had a small fish bone stuck in my throat since yesterday afternoon, and it's been causing some irritation, especially when I try to sleep. I've been coughing and doing everything I can think of to get it out, but it's just not budging. Any ideas on what I should do?

Accepted Answer

If you have a fish bone stuck in your throat:

Immediate Actions

1. Remain calm.
2. Avoid swallowing.
3. Try to cough gently to dislodge the bone.

Home Remedies

1. Sip warm water or tea to soothe the throat.
2. Gargle with salt water (12 teaspoon salt in 8 ounces water).
3. Use throat lozenges or sprays for relief.
4. Apply heat to the throat with a warm compress.

Medical Attention

1. Consult a doctor if:
- Irritation persists or worsens.
- Swallowing becomes difficult.
- Fever or pain develops.
- Bone remains stuck after 24 hours.
1. Visit an emergency room if:
- Severe difficulty breathing.
- Bone causes severe pain.

Professional Removal

1. If the bone doesn't dislodge, consider:
- Endoscopy (medical procedure to visualize the throat).
- Professional removal by an ear, nose, and throat (ENT) specialist.

Prevention

1. Avoid eating fish with sharp bones.
2. Cut fish into small pieces before eating.

Question 2

I've been dealing with constant headaches and facial pain for years. My PNS CT report shows mild polypoidal mucosal thickening in both maxillary sinuses and a Haller cell that's blocking the maxillary antral infundibuli. Both my inferior nasal turbinates are thickened too. I've tried so many medications and nasal sprays but nothing helps. Should I consider sinus surgery for this? And do you know roughly how much sinus surgery costs?

Accepted Answer

endoscopic surgery is advised to the patient.

Question 3

I've been experiencing a strange pricking sensation at the back of my tongue, deep in my throat. It's been happening since I had some roasted jeera powder mixed with lemon water. Thankfully, it doesn't hurt and I can still eat normally, but the sensation is definitely there. Do you have any advice on what I can do to ease this?

Accepted Answer

this could be pharyngitis,take warm foods,and adequate rest do salt water gargling threetime a day and visit your ENT doctor for appropriate treatment.

I'm down to just one cigarette a day, but it's causing me some pretty annoying throat pain and itching that lasts a while. A doctor gave me mucaine gel mint last year. Do you think it's cool to keep using that?

Yes you can use that gel but try to quit smoking as that is the triggering factor.

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