What to do if candy gets stuck in throat

Sugar stuck in the throat is a phenomenon that happens to many children. If the problem is not handled and resolved effectively at this time when the child is still young, the threat posed will be relatively large. Therefore, parents should also pay attention to understanding the correct and effective handling and coping methods to avoid more adverse consequences. If the problem cannot be resolved, it is recommended to take the child to the hospital in time for treatment.

1. Due to the special structure of the throat, soft and sticky foods such as chewing gum are particularly easy to get stuck in the throat. If you are sure that you cannot swallow it, it is best to rush to the hospital as soon as possible and use professional equipment to remove the foreign body in the throat. Try not to try to pick it out with hard objects yourself to avoid damaging the mucous membrane of the throat. If a foreign object gets stuck in the throat and enters the esophagus, it can be slowly discharged through the digestive tract, but there is also a risk of it slipping into the trachea. If it slips into the trachea, it will lead to serious consequences, so it must be diagnosed and treated promptly.

2. Most of the chewing gum nowadays is xylitol chewing gum, which is made of natural gum or glycerin resin with syrup, sweetener, and additives of various flavors. By chewing gum, you can exercise your facial muscles and remove food residues on the surface of your teeth, thereby improving your oral health. However, people do not eat the colloid left after chewing. But if you accidentally swallow it, don't panic, as chewing gum can be broken down by stomach acid. But it's best not to give it to children, as it will be too late to regret if an accident happens.

3. Doctors point out that the inner wall of the human stomach and intestine is very smooth and secretes a large amount of mucus. It is impossible for chewing gum to get stuck. If it cannot be digested after being swallowed into the stomach, it will be automatically excreted without surgery. However, in order to avoid accidents, it is best not to give chewing gum to children, because not only does it have no benefits, but it can also be very troublesome if it is accidentally swallowed into the trachea. In addition, if children keep chewing gum, they will swallow too much air while chewing gum.