What to do if betel nut gets stuck in your throat

Large betel nut stuck in the throat can take the Heimlich maneuver for first aid, betel nut residue stuck in the throat can try to swallow food or drink water to wash down. If the betel nut is stuck in the throat or cannot be swallowed, it is recommended to consult a doctor. When chewing betel nut, often appear betel nut slag or betel nut silk stuck in the throat, this situation usually does not affect breathing, but there will be a foreign body sensation in the pharynx, you can drink a lot of water or eat food to flush down, the above methods are ineffective can be taken to the hospital using a professional laryngoscope and tweezers to remove. If a large betel nut is stuck in the throat, it may affect breathing and cause oxygen deprivation, and must be removed as soon as possible. The Heimlich maneuver can be used for first aid, if it is not effective, immediately go to the hospital for first aid, to avoid causing serious damage to the body.