EPISODE · Nov 11, 2016 · 4 MIN
Food Stuck in Your Throat—ER or Not?
from The Scope
It starts as an awkward moment at the dinner table—then suddenly, you can not swallow, and panic sets in. Is it just uncomfortable, or a true medical emergency? Emergency physician Jeffrey Druck, MD, breaks down when food stuck in your throat requires an ER visit and when a simple remedy like soda might do the trick. Learn the warning signs that should never be ignored and what to expect if that snack will not budge.
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