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A member asked:
Nurse told me when u get somethin stuck in ur throat, you can crush alkaseltzer drink the powder then sip water to start a reaction to force it. true?
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Do not recommend: An examination of the throat should be performed to diagnose the cause of the blockage.
Answered 3/6/2013
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