Question 1

i feel like there's something stuck in my throat but i didn't swallow anything i was getting my son out of the bath and all of a sudden i felt like there was a piece of plastic or something stuck in my throat. i can breath and talk okay but when i swallow

Accepted Answer

Your : Your complaint, unfortunately, can not legitimately be addressed without a more thorough history and proper clinical exam as well as possible modified or standard barium swallow studies and?Or ct neck studies.. A "lump in the throat" or globus type sensation associated with swallowing has been associated with multiple conditions which includes, but is not limited to, an elongated styloid process or calcified stylohyoid ligament (eagle's syndrome), cricopharyngeal achalasia (failure of appropriate timed relaxation of upper esophageal sphincter to food bolus passage), aberrant anatomy of laryngeal cartilage impinging on pharynx, etc. Occasionally, severe LPR (laryngopharyngeal reflux), worsened in patients with severe anxiety, can present as a globus sensation. Even less likely would be the possibility of neoplasia (benign or malignant tumors) causing this. Your best bet is to see an ENT for a thorough evaluation to put your mind at ease.

Question 2

my throat is very sore & swollen. it's difficult to talk, swallow, breath normally . a clinic 2 days ago told me i do not have strep throat.

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Virus: The most likely cause would be viral since your strep test was normal. Most times you do not need antibiotics but over the counter medications could be helpful. Symptoms could last up to seven days. If you start running high fevers or new symptoms occur you may want to return back to the clinic. Good luck

Question 3

hi doc, i tested positive for covid19 today, i have all covid19 symptoms. but sore throat is the most pain i struggling. pain to breath, swallow or talk. been taking paracetamol. still painful, what can i do to less the pain?

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: If you are having difficulty in breathing, you should go to the nearest hospital. It would be imperative to seek care before it get worse.
Wish you good health!

Question 4

what will the er do if you swollow glass but can still talk but it hurts to breath and swollow?

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Examine you!: The er will look into your mouth and if they cannot see anything will have either a general surgeon or ear/nose/throat specialist come and use an 'endoscope' (flexible tube with a mocroscopic lense at the end) to allow them to visualize your throat.  Glass is difficult to see and sometimes special radiographs may be needed to find it.

Question 5

my boyfriend is experiencing  pain when swallowing and shortness of breath (worsened by: lying down) (severity: moderate) (better by: sitting uprig...

Accepted Answer

Dr. needs to check: Shortness of breath is not normal, unless it is the mild, temporary shortness of breath with sports activities (but even then, one must be sure he is not having more shortness of breath than his sports peers have). Possible causes for SOB include tonsillar abscess, airway swelling, heart attack or arrhythmia, fluid around the heart, fluid around or in the lungs, asthma, chestwall tightness, etc...

Question 6

i am finding myself swallowing down the "wrong pipe" at least 2-4 times a week. i rarely have a bubbling feeling in chest when i breath in.i am scared?

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Time to see doctor: A young, healthy person who then gets such symptoms should be evaluated to see what is causing the problem. The person can write down his symptoms and take the information to his primary care doctor... such as when the symptoms began, what makes them worse or better, what happens when lying down, any liquid coming up at night, any history of stomach reflux, etc...

Question 7

food in lungs? i had a hard time swallowing a piece of steak.  i couldn't breath for a short time, but then got the steak down.  it hurt going down, and my chest (sternum area) continues to hurt.  is it possible that this meat went into my lungs?
i was ab

Accepted Answer

No : No I do not think that you inhaled that piece of steak into your lungs.  You would have smothered and probably died.  More likely the piece of steak ws swallowed and went into your stomach.  The chest pain is referred pain from your esophagus which you irritated trying to swallow the piece of meat.  Things will be ok with a little time.  If you develope more difficulty swallowing please see your physician, as it may be a sign of an esophageal stricture.

Question 8

upset & in a hurry, i chocked on meat. i swallowed repeatedly until it moved a bit down & i could breath. now, i feel like it's stuck in my throat...

Accepted Answer

Food bolus: that is the "left over" sensation caused by the food bolus.   This will resolve on its on without intervention.    cool liquids may help relieve the sensation.

Question 9

i took a cranberry pill that i'm worried went down the wrong pipe. i didn't gag when i swallowed but it felt odd and i keep tasting it when i breath. ?

Accepted Answer

Follow-up: It is possible to get aspiration pneumonia if the food passes into your lungs. If you feel uncomfortable and symptoms persist or worsen I suggest a routine exam at a clinic or office to be on the safe side. A clinician can listen to your lungs and order X-rays of your lungs. I wish you well with your health.

Question 10

swallowed soda down wrong pipe now i'm hoarse and have shortness of breath . pulse kinda high?

Accepted Answer

Hoarseness: The larynx and possibly the trachea(windpipe) were irritated by the soda and the symptoms are not unexpected. If you're experiencing significant breathing difficulties, fever, severe cough and/or wheezing, head to the hospital emergency room. If symptoms aren't severe you can expect gradual resolution of symptoms without any treatment needed.

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I feel like there's something stuck in my throat but i didn't swallow anything i was getting my son out of the bath and all of a sudden i felt like there was a piece of plastic or something stuck in my throat. i can breath and talk okay but when i swallow

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My throat is very sore & swollen. it's difficult to talk, swallow, breath normally . a clinic 2 days ago told me i do not have strep throat.

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Hi doc, i tested positive for covid19 today, i have all covid19 symptoms. but sore throat is the most pain i struggling. pain to breath, swallow or talk. been taking paracetamol. still painful, what can i do to less the pain?

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What will the er do if you swollow glass but can still talk but it hurts to breath and swollow?

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My boyfriend is experiencing pain when swallowing and shortness of breath (worsened by: lying down) (severity: moderate) (better by: sitting uprig...

A member asked:

I am finding myself swallowing down the "wrong pipe" at least 2-4 times a week. i rarely have a bubbling feeling in chest when i breath in.i am scared?

A member asked:

Food in lungs? i had a hard time swallowing a piece of steak. i couldn't breath for a short time, but then got the steak down. it hurt going down, and my chest (sternum area) continues to hurt. is it possible that this meat went into my lungs? i was ab

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Upset & in a hurry, i chocked on meat. i swallowed repeatedly until it moved a bit down & i could breath. now, i feel like it's stuck in my throat...

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I took a cranberry pill that i'm worried went down the wrong pipe. i didn't gag when i swallowed but it felt odd and i keep tasting it when i breath. ?

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Swallowed soda down wrong pipe now i'm hoarse and have shortness of breath . pulse kinda high?

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