Tejera, 37, died on Dec. 23 from "asphyxia due to obstruction of airway by food bolus complicating acute alcohol intoxication," a spokesperson for the New York City Office of Chief Medical ...

The researchers recruited 51 adults presenting with complete esophageal food bolus obstruction; 28 were asked to drink 0.8 fl oz (25 ml) of cola at intervals up to a total volume of 6.8 fl oz (200 ...

Getting food stuck in the throat can be worrisome. But there are often ways to resolve the issue at home. Here's what you can try and when to seek medical attention.

The recent fruit recall involving produce sold at Ralphs, Trader Joe's, Costco, Food 4 Less and other grocery outlets due to possible contamination with listeria may have people wondering how the ...

Dysphagia refers to difficulty swallowing. It occurs when there is a disruption in one or more stages of the swallowing process, leading to challenges in swallowing food, liquids, and saliva safely.

Swallowing is the process by which food is transported from the mouth to the stomach. Functionally, it may be divided into three phases—preparatory, transfer, and transport phases—that follow ...