Hi all, just wanted to share an embarrassed experience.

On end of Jan, i accidentally stuck by fishbone. Then i try traditional method like bread, water, vinegar and it did not go off. After two days i went to see ENT in KPMC puchong. The ENT "specialist' try to look for it by using a wooden stick to press my tongue. But i automatically gagged and the "specialist" look like tak puas and ask me how to check, he then simply give me a difflam forte and say maybe it was just a scratch. Then i went to a GP and the GP also suspect the same thing (maybe just a scratch) but still suggest me maybe go to another ENT specialist and check since i gagged so much and he couldnt check as well. The GP prescribe me some basic sore throat medicine, vitamin C, amoxicillin.

After a few days, the sore throat did go away, and i did not few any discomfort and pain during swallowing. So the i also think maybe it was just a scratch.

After few days later, the sore throat came back, along with nose block. I then go and see the GP again, and GP suspect maybe the bacteria haven clear finish yet. So again he prescribe me another antibiotic and all.

The sore throat and nose block came and go, came and go for three weeks. Some of the night, i even feel hard to breathe. Until one midnight, i can clearly feel my throat swollen. I then checked o the mirror. Half of my throat is clearly swollen, Left side of the uvula is expand till half while right side is normal. I then quickly in the morning take MC and look for GP again, he suggest me go see ENT better.

The next day, i booked UMSC Dr. Zul (my cousin recommend de), in the evening. Dr Zul also tried to use wooden stick method but i gagged as well. He calmly said :"Never mind, we try other method, using scope." He then insert the scope through nose, it feel strange. Then he realise there is a tinyyyy littly fish bone on my right tonsil. Then i finally realise, all these sleepless night and terrified sore throat is caused by a fishbone. This fish bone is in my throat for more than a month. The doctor suggest need take out fast as it has caused serious bacterial infection. And since i gagged so much, i need to undergo general anesthetic.

After that, Dr Zul prescribe me some cetirizine (allergic drug) and cefuroxime (antibiotic). My sore throat then clear within few days. But still, my nasal passage is still block, so until now i still need to take cetirizine once every day to slowly clear the block. Dr Zul said maybe its cause by allergy, not sure. Besides, he also suggest to exercise more. All of these happen before, during and after CNY.

Moral of the story, please dont take fishbone lightly. If ever stuck, please do check with PROFESSIONAL ENT specialist. This tiny, little, not-hurtful fishbone almost cost my life. Please do check thoroughly and do make sure no foreign body is stuck.

So, I do recommend Dr Zul, he is quite patient and he has a willing ear. Willing to share his thought and willing to answer.