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I threw up macaroni and now i feel like something is in my throat i'm scared to go to sleep in case i choke. i drank a lot of warm water and tried coughing it up. is it safe to go to sleep?

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Dr. Richard Zimon answered

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Try having: some bread along with some milk! This should calm your esophagus/pharnyx down and NOT TO WORRY! It is safe to sleep! Hope this helps! Dr Z

Answered 8/15/2015

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A member asked:

I threw up macaroni and now i feel like something is in my throat i'm scared to go to sleep in case i choke. i drank a lot of warm water and tried coughing it up. is it safe to go to sleep?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Richard Zimon answered

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