Benefits and pitfalls of eating fish in spring
Spring is a season of revival of all things, not only a variety of seasonal vegetables and fruits, but also many delicious fish such as crucian carp, sea bass, mandarin fish, yellow croaker, etc. These fish are tender and smooth, rich in nutrients and low in fat, and for children and middle-aged and elderly people, eating some fish often is good for health.
But eating fish also has a headache, that is, fish bones. Some fish bones are many so thin that they can easily get stuck in the throat, making people feel uncomfortable and even dangerous. I believe that many people have had the experience of being stuck in the throat by fish bones, and some people have even become resistant to eating fish.
So, what should we do when we encounter this situation? Are you all used to drinking vinegar or swallowing rice? Today we are going to tell you that these methods are actually wrong, not only can not help you get rid of fish bones, but also may cause damage to your body.
Drinking vinegar does not dissolve fish bones
First, let's take a look at the method of drinking vinegar. Many people think that drinking vinegar can dissolve fish bones because they feel that vinegar is a strong acidic substance, while fish bones are a calcium carbonate substance, and the two can undergo a chemical reaction.
But this thinking is actually wrong. First of all, the edible vinegar we usually use at home is not a pure strong acidic substance, it only contains about 5% acetic acid. This concentration is simply not enough to dissolve the hard fish bones.
Secondly, even if you drink enough vinegar, it is unlikely to have an effect in a short time. Because in order to dissolve the fish bones, you need to let them soak together for a long time. And you simply drink a few sips of vinegar and don't get them to fully touch and react. Finally, drinking too much vinegar is also not good for your stomach.
Because the stomach itself has gastric juice, if coupled with a large amount of foreign acids, it will cause the gastric mucosa to be corroded and stimulated, causing gastritis or gastric ulcers and other diseases. Especially for children, their gastric mucosa is more fragile and sensitive, and they cannot drink a lot of vinegar casually.
Swallowing rice may aggravate the injury
Next, let's take a look at the method of swallowing rice.
The principle of the method of swallowing rice is to use the stickiness and volume of the rice to wash away the fish bones together. But this approach is also risky.
First of all, if the fish bones are thick and hard, forcibly swallowing the rice may cause the fish bones deeper into the throat or esophagus, causing more damage.
Second, if the fish bones have pierced the mucous membrane of the throat or esophagus, swallowing rice may infect or bleed the wound, causing more serious complications.
Finally, if your throat has been jammed with fish bones, making breathing or swallowing difficult, swallowing rice may make you choke or vomit, which is life-threatening.
White sugar and garlic can effectively drain fish bones
So, is there any effective and safe way to encounter a fish bone stuck in the throat at home? In fact, there is a method that many people do not know, but it is very effective. That's with sugar and garlic. The principle of this method is to use the irritating and lubricating properties of sugar and garlic to make you sneeze and secrete saliva, thereby expelling the fish bones.
The specific operation steps are as follows:
First, prepare some white sugar and garlic. Peel the garlic and cut it into small pieces, large enough to plug your nostrils.
Then, stuff the garlic into your nostrils, blocking both nostrils. The purpose of this is that you cannot breathe through your nose, only through your mouth, and inhale the pungent smell of garlic.
Then, scoop a large spoonful of sugar into your mouth and start chewing. The purpose of this is to make your throat move with it, loosen the tightness between the fish bones and the throat, and secrete saliva to lubricate the throat.
Finally, when you feel like sneezing, do your best. The purpose of this is to use the air flow and pressure generated by the sneeze to bring the fish bones out. When you're done sneezing, you can swallow the melted sugar water in your mouth to relieve the discomfort.
This method can usually solve the problem of fish bones stuck in the throat in a few minutes, but there are some caveats:
This method is only suitable for mild fish bones stuck in the throat, if you already have severe symptoms such as difficulty breathing, burning, inability to swallow, please go to the hospital immediately.
This method is only suitable for adults or older children, if it is a child or the elderly, please be accompanied by an adult, and pay attention to prevent choking or allergies, please use garlic with caution to avoid allergic reactions.
This method is only suitable for fish bones stuck in the throat, if the fish bones are stuck in other parts, such as the mouth, tongue, gums, etc., please use other methods to deal with them, or go to the hospital.
Summary and recommendations
In conclusion, fish bones stuck in the throat is a common small accident in life, but if not handled properly, it can cause serious consequences. We need to know the right way to deal with it, rather than blindly believing in some wrong life tips.
Drinking vinegar and swallowing rice are both undesirable methods that not only do not solve the problem, but may also aggravate the problem. The method of using white sugar and garlic is an effective and safe method, but also pay attention to the scope of application and precautions.
Of course, the best way is to focus on prevention, chew slowly when eating fish, pay attention to distinguish the fish bones, and avoid letting them enter the throat. If you have a better method or experience, please leave a message in the comment area to share it with everyone.