my husband chokes every time he eats hamburger, rice & cube steak. he's had tests done (endoscopies) & everything is fine. appreciate hearing from anyone w/same problesm
2007-01-26 10:29:06 · 9 answers · asked by chickadee 1 in Food & Drink ➔ Other - Food & Drink
How old is your husband? Past the age of 60 or 65, many people have difficulty swallowing, and certain textures may make the problem worse. Those three items have a somewhat similar texture -- rough and granular -- and that may be the source of the problem.
There's also the possibility of a psychological component at work. If he associates those foods with something unpleasant, he may have a gag reaction every time that they're served to him.
My late father in law had both problems, and there were certain things that he simply couldn't eat because of the texture or war-time associations. Another friend could never eat tomato soup for the same reasons.
2007-01-26 10:41:01 · answer #1 · answered by Wolfeblayde 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I used to have a similar choking problem, except it wasn't on the things your husband does, since I don't eat the same things. I remember I almost choked to death in a Mexican restaurant, while everybody, including some friends from church, just sat and watched. I don't think it mattered what I was choking on. In my earnest desire not to choke to death, I gave it some serious thought, and the only conclusion I came up with was that maybe if I ate slower, and paid attention to what I was doing rather than talking and eating at the same time I was shoveling the stuff in, that I wouldn't choke. Guess what. I haven't choked once since then, and that's been around a year ago. It's funny to think one might get embarrassed over near choking to death, but, I figured if one can't eat and stay alive, well, that spoke stupid of them, and I HATE seeming stupid, so, I just slowed down and paid attention to what I was doing. Oh, I still chat at dinner and have wonderful times, even at the same Mexican restaurant, and drinking my margaritas, but I'm careful enough and haven't choked since then (God willing). Tell your husband just to slow down on his eating and pay attention to what he's doing. He'll enjoy his food better, I promise. God Bless ya'll.
2007-01-26 10:46:08 · answer #2 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I've had some severe choking problems when I eat Salsa chips. I love them but the tiny little bits get stuck at the back of my throat and make me choke and cough myself into a hernia. Tell him to slow down and chew his food more thoroughly. Chew at least 10 to 15 times before swallowing. Help him to get into the habit.
2007-01-26 10:38:35 · answer #3 · answered by O Wise One 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Worked in a lab where they worked on some sort of meat protein. SAid not to come into lab because it could make you allergic to beef and products. Need to see an allergist quick! This may require that he keeps an "eppie" pen handy to avoid anaphylactic (sp?) shock. Best to find out what he is really allergic to .
2016-05-24 03:11:36 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Maybe he's got a swallowing disorder or problem with his larnyx. Does he talk and eat at the same time? That can make it worse. Mine chokes if he talks and eats at the same time. Maybe he should chew his food better.
2007-01-26 10:35:01 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Chewing your food longer and drinking water with your meals have always helped me.
2007-01-26 10:41:02 · answer #6 · answered by Wijssegger 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
He shoves it in too fast
2007-01-26 10:36:36 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
he probably takes a big bite
2007-01-26 10:34:04 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
What are you putting in it?
2007-01-26 10:35:29 · answer #9 · answered by Pauline 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋