Pill Stuck in Throat? Check Breathing First
The First Question Is Not How to Get the Tablet Out A tablet that feels stuck can trigger the same rush of panic whether it is sitting in the food pipe or the airway. That is why the first decision has to be about breathing, not about the sensation itself. If air is moving, the problem is usually a lodged pill in the esophagus. If air is not moving, the situation has shifted into choking territory, and the clock is measured in minutes. ...