Comments | fursuit: odd question: fur fibers caught in one's throat?

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odd question: fur fibers caught in one's throat?

Oct 10, 2013 21:04

Sooooo, I apologise if this is unrelated to the community, but I'm growing desperate ( Read more... )

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connorgoodwolf October 11 2013, 02:08:09 UTC

I remember the first time I shaved fur without a mask and did the same. I was blowing black fur out of my nose for a few days, I was also hacking. Definitely see a doctor if it keeps acting up, though I've a feeling it's going to be more like fiberglass particles getting inhaled, healing is going to take a couple more days.

skanrashke October 11 2013, 02:20:30 UTC

Drink some water. Don't forget your respirator next time! (As peer reviewed studies have linked long term fibre inhalation to lung cancer!)

edit: Lots of hot tea to try and get the fibres loose, if your'e especially unlucky you got a hair splinter in your throat and it won't come loose for a while. If it isnt better in a few days go to the doc.

lakotawolf October 11 2013, 05:59:00 UTC

The fibers are not actually literally still "caught in your throat", as the throat is basically a mucus-coated muscle-tube designed to KEEP small things from catching/sticking in it. (Obviously large things can still get caught, which is why people still die from choking to death on large pieces of food etc., but small particles usually do not "stick" to the sides of the throat ( ... )

growly October 11 2013, 14:08:04 UTC

Eek, that happened to me a few years back when I was shaving some short fur with a very fine texture. x_x I had flu-like symptoms for a day or two after. It did clear up on its own, however. Hopefully yours will clear up soon. Maybe call a doctor for advice?

familliaraver October 11 2013, 17:54:30 UTC

The Cilium in your respiratory system will remove anything that isn't supposed to be there with the help of it's friend mucus. Best thing you can do is take an anti-inflamitory medication like an antihistamine or Ibuprofin depending on your personal restrictions (IE some antihistamine can cause drowsyness, some people are sensitive to ibuprofin. I would encourage you to go to your pharmacist for a recommendation) to help with the swelling and irritation of your body trying to possibly remove anything that isn't supposed to be there. It will also help your body to calm down a little because of a possible over-reaction of histamine in the body ( ... )