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History of Present Illness
A 56-year-old man presented with “food stuck in throat” since eating steak 18 hours prior to presentation. He is unable to eat or drink and has a sore throat. He is able to speak but has a “hoarse voice.” He denied drooling.
Past Medical History, Family History, and Social History
• He described himself as “healthy” and had not sought medical care in years.
• Former smoker but quit 2 years ago.
• He uses alcohol daily.
• He denied illicit drug use.
Physical Exam
• Afebrile, blood pressure 137/74 mm HG, heart rate 74 beats/min, SpO2 98% on room air.
• Physical exam was normal
Which of the following should be done next?
1. Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD)
2. Papain (Adolph’s Meat Tenderizer®) administration
3. Tracheostomy
4. 1 and 3
5. All of the above …
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