I got a fish bone stuck in my throat. I tried every folk remedy β vinegar, rice balls, steamed bun, back-patting. Nothing worked.
Then I saw a post recommending Pudong Yangsi Hospital for fish bones. I went, the doctor used a laryngoscope for three minutes β done. From walking in to walking out, maybe five minutes.
Most folk remedies aren't just useless β they're dangerous. Rice balls can push the bone deeper. The only reliable option is the hospital. Skip the home remedies and go straight to the ER.