Fish bones: how do you remove them and can you choke on them?
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'Watch out for the bones, you can choke on them!' You've probably heard this warning when you were eating a fish dish. However, what is true about this statement? How do you get fish bones out of a fish? Can you choke on a herringbone? And what do you do if you are in danger of choking?
How do you fillet a fish?
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When preparing fish - with the exception of properly de-boned fillet - you automatically get to deal with it: the bones. Meat is easier to remove the bone because it is larger and firmer than a fishbone. However, stripping a fish, which is also called filleting, is a lot more difficult.
A smart method
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There are several methods to properly fillet a fish, removing as much of the bone as possible in one go. One of those ways goes like this:
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What if you get a bone?
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The good news: you won't choke on a herringbone.
If the bone gets stuck in your esophagus / throat
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It's rare, but can happen: you can't swallow the fishbone that you accidentally ate. You can still feel it, swallow a few more times, but the bone sticks. What can you do then? It can be very painful for a fishbone to stick, but it is not fatal. Above all, stay calm. A few tricks:
What if you are allergic to fish?
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If you have an allergy to fish and a bone gets stuck, your windpipe may swell and you may develop breathing problems. However, you will often know whether you are allergic or not, and not eat fish in the first place. Do you accidentally eat fish while you have an allergy to it? Continue to breathe slowly and do not forget to exhale properly. Call the doctor, report your allergies, and you will immediately hear what the best steps are.
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If you have an allergy to fish and a bone gets stuck, your windpipe may swell and you may develop breathing problems. However, you will often know whether you are allergic or not, and not eat fish in the first place. Do you accidentally eat fish while you have an allergy to it? Continue to breathe slowly and do not forget to breathe out properly. Call the doctor, report your allergies, and you will immediately hear what the best steps are.
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