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I got sick and threw up. i feel like a piece of food is stuck behind my tonsils. how do i get it out?
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Gargling: Try gargling and see if that dislodges it. Drinking water may also help...Worst case would be you cannot get it to move and then a visit to the ENT may be useful.
Answered 5/31/2016
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