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 feeling like something's crawling in my ear for about a week now, but theres nothing actually there. I haven't been in a place where this could happen. It all kicked off when I had a cold and a runny nose. When I was clearing my nose, I felt pressure releasing from my ear too, which Ive never experienced before. Since then, my ear's just felt weird. Sometimes at night, I wake up because it feels like something's moving in my ear. It's happened a couple of times. Could this be something to worry about?

Accepted Answer

Do not worry, visit you ENT doctor for evaluation and appropriate treatment.

Question 3

I'm dealing with this ringing in my left ear, which I think is called tinnitus, and on top of that, Ive got this vertigo thing happening too. It hits me once or twice a month and lasts all day. Any advice on what I could do about it?

Accepted Answer

See a specialist for accurate diagnosis and targeted treatment.

There is no such thing to happen that could be normal postnasal drip or so,as it is not bothering you you can neglect it if u feel irritaion or anything visit your ENT doctor for evaluation and appropriate management.

More ENT Health Queries

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?

I'm dealing with this ringing in my left ear, which I think is called tinnitus, and on top of that, Ive got this vertigo thing happening too. It hits me once or twice a month and lasts all day. Any advice on what I could do about it?

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