Patient's question:
Symptom Description: A few days ago, I gave the baby fish to eat. Since the yellow croaker was fried in oil, the fish bones were quite soft and very fine, so I didn't notice them while chewing in my mouth. Later, I found a fish bone near the baby's mouth. Now I'm not sure if the baby got a fish bone stuck in their throat.Past Treatment and Effect: The baby coughs a little bit every time they eat. Is it because of the fish bone?
Help Needed: Professional advice.
Doctor's answer:
Whether the fish bone is still stuck in the baby's throat can only be determined by visiting the hospital's oral surgery department, where the doctor can check with a laryngoscope. A one-year-old child should avoid eating fish as much as possible, and when they do, an adult must ensure all the bones are removed. First, it's important to identify the size of the bone. However, I assume you've already filtered it once while feeding the child, so it should be a small one. Here are my suggestions: If you can find a duck nearby, tie its feet together and hang it up. The duck will start to salivate, and you can collect this saliva to give to the child to drink. Another option is to give the child some aged vinegar. The third option is to take the child to an ear, nose, and throat specialist to remove it. However, since the child is young, their esophagus and throat are relatively narrow, making the procedure very difficult.