What to do if there is a foreign object stuck in the throat

What should I do if there is a foreign object stuck in my throat? First Aid Methods and Prevention Guide

Foreign objects stuck in the throat are common accidents in life, especially among children and the elderly. Improper handling may result in suffocation or other serious consequences. This article will combine the hot topics and hot content on the Internet in the past 10 days to provide you with detailed first aid methods and preventive measures.

1. Common causes of foreign bodies stuck in the throat

According to recent search data, the following items are high-frequency causes of foreign objects stuck in the throat:

2. Symptoms of foreign body stuck in throat

When a foreign object gets stuck in the throat, the following symptoms usually occur:

1. Sudden severe coughing or choking
2. Difficulty breathing or wheezing
3. Unable to speak or hoarse voice
4. Complexion turns blue or purple
5. Scratching the neck with hands (typical manifestation)
6. Pain or difficulty swallowing

3. Correct first aid methods

According to the latest first aid guidelines, different measures should be taken in different situations:

4. Detailed steps of the Heimlich maneuver

1.standing first aid(Applicable to conscious persons):
- Stand behind the patient with your hands around their waist
- Make a fist with one hand and place the thumb side above the patient’s belly button
- Wrap your fist with the other hand and thrust upward and inward quickly
- Repeat until foreign matter is expelled

2.Self-help method:
- Press the back of a chair or table corner against your upper abdomen
- Quick and hard upward thrusts

3.First aid for infants and young children:
- Place baby face down on forearm
- Support your head with your hands, lower than your chest
- Use the heel of your other hand to quickly tap the interscapular area 5 times
- If ineffective, switch to chest compressions

5. Preventive measures

Based on recent hot cases, it is recommended to take the following preventive measures:

1. Cut food for children into small pieces
2. Avoid talking, laughing or running while eating
3. Elderly people should chew carefully and slowly when eating.
4. Avoid giving toys with small parts to young children.
5. Be especially careful about fish bones when eating fish
6. Nut foods should be handled properly

6. Common misunderstandings and expert reminders

1.Myth: Drinking vinegar can soften fish bones
Fact: Neither the concentration of vinegar nor the time required to soften fish bones is sufficient.

2.Myth: Swallowing rice balls can bring foreign objects down
Fact: Foreign objects may penetrate deeper and cause secondary injuries.

3.Misunderstanding: Immediately induce vomiting after a foreign body is lodged
Fact: Inducing vomiting may lead to more dangerous foreign objects entering the trachea

4.Expert reminder:
- Any foreign body in the throat that persists for more than 2 hours should seek medical attention
- Check for complete discharge even if symptoms subside
- Learning basic first aid skills is essential

Conclusion

A foreign object lodged in the throat may seem like a small thing, but if not handled properly it can be life-threatening. Only by mastering the correct first aid methods and taking preventive measures can accidents be effectively avoided. It is recommended that at least one person in every family is proficient in the Heimlich maneuver to ensure the safety of the family.