What to do if you choke on food debris in your nose

Choking on food debris in the nose can be handled by sucking back and spitting it out, blowing the nose to expel it, or using nasal irrigation, etc. If you are not sure whether the foreign body is still in the nasal cavity, you can actively seek medical treatment and be examined by a specialist.
Choking on food debris is commonly caused by choking when talking while eating or drinking. When a foreign body stays in the nose, there may be no obvious discomfort, or it may cause nasal congestion, runny nose, nosebleed, and foul-smelling exhaled breath.
Generally, you can try to suck back the foreign body from the back nostril into the mouth and spit it out to avoid choking into the trachea; press the healthy side of the nose and blow the nose to expel the foreign body from the front nostril; standardize the use of nasal rinses to expel the foreign body with the help of water flow.
If the foreign body cannot be discharged by oneself, it is necessary to actively consult a doctor, who will choose direct vision, endoscopy or imaging to clarify the location of the foreign body and use specialized instruments to remove the foreign body.
Once the nose choking into the foreign body, need to remain calm, avoid panic and fear, it is recommended that timely access to medical treatment, in accordance with the doctor’s instructions standardized diagnosis and treatment.