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Piece of steak is lodged in my esophagus. i cannot swallow even saliva, is this an emergency?
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YES IT IS: If truly stuck. Heimlich maneuver is effective if piece of food is stuck in wind-pipe & subject can not breathe. Thus advise going to your local er for evaluation & help. Good luck.
Answered 8/4/2013
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