Oropharynx Foreign Body Removal Treatment in India

Karan Williams, a 42-year-old construction site...

Karan Williams, a 42-year-old construction site manager, was enjoying a quick lunch break when he accidentally inhaled a small piece of a plastic bread bag tag while laughing with a coworker. A fit of coughing ensued, but he thought he had dislodged it. Over the next two days, he developed a persistent, sharp pain in the back of his throat, a constant feeling of something being stuck, and difficulty swallowing even his own saliva. Worried and unable to eat, he visited his dentist. After a visual examination revealed nothing, the dentist took a panoramic X-ray which showed a faint, irregular radio-opaque shadow lodged in his left tonsillar pillar. The dentist explained that the tag was embedded in the soft tissue of his oropharynx and recommended immediate removal under local anesthesia in the dental surgery to prevent infection or further embedding. In the procedure, Karan was given a local anesthetic spray. He felt pressure and a strong gag reflex as the dentist used a pair of curved forceps to gently grasp and remove the small, sharp plastic fragment. The relief was instantaneous. Post-procedure, he was prescribed a mild antiseptic mouthwash and a soft diet for 48 hours. The minor soreness resolved completely within three days. Emotionally, Karan went from feeling anxious and frustrated by the constant, irritating sensation to immense relief and gratitude. He was embarrassed by the silly accident but profoundly thankful for the quick and painless resolution.