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noncommercial use only. Foreign object swallowed: First aidBy
Mayo Clinic staff Original Article:
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/first-aid/FA00059 If you
swallow a foreign object, it will usually pass through your
digestive system uneventfully. But some objects can lodge in
your esophagus, the tube that connects your throat and stomach.
If an object is stuck in your esophagus, you may need to remove
it, especially if it is: - A pointed object, which should be
removed as quickly as possible to avoid further injury to the
esophageal lining - A tiny watch- or calculator-type button
battery, which can rapidly cause nearby tissue injury and should
be removed from the esophagus without delay If a person who has
swallowed an object is coughing forcefully, encourage him or her
to continue coughing and do not interfere. If a swallowed object
blocks the airway and the person's condition worsens (the cough
becomes silent or their breathing becomes more diffi