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ER or Not: Food Stuck in Your Throat

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ER or Not: Food Stuck in Your Throat

May 08, 2025

It starts as an awkward moment at the dinner table鈥攖hen 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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