Fish splinter in the throat can be treated by gargling with water or laryngoscope.
Fish splinter in the throat is a symptom of a foreign body in the throat, which can be dislodged by gargling with water first. When gargling with water, the splinter can be detached from the mucous membrane of the throat under the impact of the water flow, and can be discharged with the water flow.
If the splinter is stuck deeper in the throat and cannot be dislodged by gargling with water, an otolaryngologist can determine the location of the splinter with the help of a laryngoscope, and then the splinter can be removed with the laryngoscope’s front-end forceps.
Fish splinters stuck in the throat can cause some damage to the mucous membrane of the throat, which is prone to secondary bacterial infections and other pathogens. Antibiotics, such as amoxicillin, may be prescribed to prevent or treat the infection after the splinter is removed.
Fish splinters in the throat need to consult an otolaryngologist to determine the cause of the disease and then follow the doctor’s instructions for treatment.