Emergency: 9010550550
24/7 Service

Clear Throat Obstructions Safely

Rigid and flexible endoscopy with anaesthesia standby

Call Throat Emergency
24/7
Emergency Cover
ENT, anaesthesia, and ICU support
95%
Endoscopic Success
Foreign bodies removed without open surgery
30 mins
Door-to-Scope
Average time to removal in emergencies

When to Consult

  • Sudden choking with suspected lodged object
  • Painful swallowing after eating bones or fish
  • Sensation of foreign body stuck in throat
  • Difficulty breathing or speaking
  • Children swallowing coins, toys, or batteries
  • Failed removal attempts elsewhere

Understanding Throat Foreign Bodies in the Indian Context

Fish bones, coins, and food boluses commonly lodge in throats across Telangana. Ajuda's ENT emergency team removes them swiftly to prevent airway compromise or perforation.

When to Consult Our Throat Emergency Team

⚠️ Treat as an emergency if:

  • ✓ Breathing or swallowing suddenly becomes difficult
  • ✓ Suspected button battery ingestion
  • ✓ Sharp bone, pin, or denture is stuck

Do not attempt home remedies; rush to Ajuda for controlled removal.

Our Diagnostic Approach

1️⃣ Airway Evaluation Prioritise breathing stability before procedures.

2️⃣ Flexible Laryngoscopy Locate object in oropharynx or larynx.

3️⃣ Imaging X-ray or CT if location uncertain or object sharp.

4️⃣ Anaesthesia Planning Team prepares for sedation or general anesthesia for safe removal.

Treatment Pathways

Flexible or rigid endoscopy, Magill forceps extraction, and esophagoscopy provide comprehensive solutions. Post-removal observation ensures no swelling or injury persists.

What to Expect: Your Care Journey

  • Emergency Arrival: Triage, airway stabilization, ENT alert.
  • Procedure: Removal under local or general anesthesia.
  • Observation: Monitor vitals and swallowing; provide diet guidance.
  • 48 Hours: Tele follow-up for residual discomfort or complications.

Technology & Innovation

Storz rigid endoscopes, flexible scopes, and HD imaging ensure safe removal even for complex objects. Anaesthesia and ICU teams stand by for airway security.

Preventing Complications

Immediate expert care prevents aspiration, perforation, and infection. Education on safe eating, childproofing, and dental hygiene reduces recurrence.

Why Ajuda for Throat Foreign Body Removal?

🚨 Rapid Response

ENT emergency team mobilises within minutes.

🔬 Endoscopic Precision

Rigid and flexible scopes suit every scenario.

🌐 Tele Follow-ups

Virtual check-ins ensure full recovery after discharge.

Take the First Step

If you suspect a throat foreign body, act fast. Call 9010550550 or rush to Ajuda Hospitals for expert removal.

Diagnosis Approach

1

Airway Assessment

Check breathing, oxygenation, and stability.

2

Flexible Laryngoscopy

Visualise oropharynx and larynx to locate object.

3

Radiology Support

X-ray or CT for radiopaque objects or uncertain location.

4

Anaesthesia Planning

Coordinate sedation or general anaesthesia for safe removal.

Treatment Options

Flexible Endoscopic Removal

Topical anaesthesia; scope-guided retrieval for small objects.

Minimally invasive with quick recovery
15-20 minutes

Rigid Endoscopy

General anaesthesia for sharp or impacted objects with airway protection.

High success for difficult cases
30-45 minutes

Magill Forceps Extraction

Used in ER for visible hypopharyngeal objects.

Immediate removal in cooperative patients
5 minutes

Esophagoscopy

For objects lodged lower in esophagus; GI collaboration.

Prevents perforation and aspiration
30-60 minutes

Post-Removal Observation

Monitor for swelling, bleeding, or aspiration.

Early detection of complications
4-6 hours

Tele Follow-up

48-hour check-in for persistent sensation or swallowing issues.

Ensures full recovery
48-hour review

Expected Outcomes

Treatment Timeline

Immediate

Foreign body removed; airway secured

24 Hours

Pain reduces; soft diet resumed

1 Week

Full recovery with no residual sensation

1-3 Months

Counselling reduces repeat incidents

Success Metrics

  • Safe removal without airway compromise
  • Minimal mucosal injury
  • No readmission for retained fragments