No matter how cautious we are, there is a chance that we will swallow a fish bone, particularly if the fish has microscopic bones that could hook in your throat.
A fish bone stuck in your throat can be painful, horrifying and stressful. Below are tricks on how to dislodge one :
1. Cough
Most fish bones get stuck right at the back of your throat, around your tonsils. A few forceful coughs may be enough to shake it loose.
2. Olive Oil
Olive oil is a natural lubricant. If you have a fish bone stuck in your throat, try swallowing 1 or 2 tablespoons of straight olive oil. It should coat the lining of your throat and the bone itself, making it easier for you to swallow it down or cough it up.
3. Bread and Water
Bread soaked in water is an unusual but effective trick for getting fish bones out of your throat. Simply, soak bread in water for a few seconds, then swallow a large chunk. The weight should dislodge the bone.
4. Vinegar
Vinegar is very acidic. Drinking vinegar may help break down the fish bone, making it softer and easier to swallow. Try diluting 2 tablespoons of vinegar in a cup of water, or drinking 1 tablespoon straight.
5. Bananas
This may sound funny but the weight of bananas should push the fish bones down. Take a large bite of a banana and hold it in your mouth for at least one minute. This will give it a chance to soak up some saliva. Then swallow it in one big gulp and observe as the bone goes down due to gravity.
If none of these works. Then you have to see a doctor. Don’t be too scared, it’s a minor issue for doctors, but timeliness is key.
