There are several potential methods a person can try at home that may help remove the fish bone without medical intervention. However, each person is different and results can vary.
To try some fish bone removal methods at home:
- Cough forcefully.
- Drink a small amount of vinegar to help break the bone down with the acid.
- Drink soda. The gases it produces in the stomach can help break down the bone.
- Drink 1 tablespoon of olive oil to help lubricate and free the bone.
- Swallow a large bite of banana. This may stick to the bone and dislodge it.
- Take a large bite of bread and peanut butter. This could help loosen the bone.
- Soak bread in water for a few seconds, then swallow a large chunk. The weight could dislodge the bone.
- Partially chew a large marshmallow and swallow it whole. The stickiness may help loosen the bone from the throat.
If the fish bone remains lodged, a person should seek medical advice.