How long does it take for a small fishbone stuck in the throat to dissolve

If a small fishbone is stuck in the throat, it usually does not dissolve, because the small fishbone in the throat will gradually form a package and embedded, which will cause localized tissue mechanization and edema, and in severe cases lead to laryngeal edema, the patient may also suffer from asphyxiation, shock and other conditions. Therefore, if a small fishbone is in the throat, it is recommended to go to the hospital immediately for removal. Emergency physicians or otorhinolaryngologists will remove the fishbone with the help of laryngoscopes and tweezers, and then spray anti-inflammatory medication on the area for further treatment. The patient should not drink alcohol, smoke a lot of cigarettes, or eat too much greasy, cold, spicy and other stimulating foods within 3 days, and can drink more water. Therefore small fish spines such as lodged in the throat must go to the hospital quickly for treatment.