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My father choked on a small chicken bone tonight & started retching and coughing up blood. i think he cut his throat. how can he relieve the soreness?

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Dr. Ipe Kalathoor answered

Chicken none: He probably needs to be checked out asap . He might be at choking risk from any retained food material and may have to be examined for the extent of his injury.

Answered 9/30/2013

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A member asked:

My father choked on a small chicken bone tonight & started retching and coughing up blood. i think he cut his throat. how can he relieve the soreness?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ipe Kalathoor answered

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