Lodged Spaghetti Strand
This picture shows an unusual linear white object positioned vertically at the center of the posterior pharynx of a 5-year-old girl’s throat.
This picture shows an unusual linear white object positioned vertically at the center of the posterior pharynx of a 5-year-old girl’s throat. The child had eaten spaghetti the night before and somehow managed to get a piece of it stuck as shown. She was entirely uncooperative during attempts to remove the strand.
The mother was told to give her something bulky to swallow, such as bread or meat, in the hopes that the spaghetti would be swallowed along with it. This approach worked: the following morning, the mother called to report that the spaghetti was gone.
Overcoming pediatric obesity: Behavioral strategies and GLP-1 support
October 4th 2024Kay Rhee, MD, discusses the challenges of pediatric obesity treatment, highlighting the role of biological and environmental factors, behavioral interventions, and the potential benefits of GLP-1 medications in weight management for children and teens.
