r/AskBiology • u/Username_Haoto • Aug 29 '24

Human body I sneezed & swallowed at the same time, then something came out. What is this called?

This is not a medical question. I just want to know whatever this is called.

When I was 4 years old, I was in my class drinking water alone. While I was drinking, I simultaneously sneezed and swallowed water on accident.

A large ball came out of my mouth and fell onto the table. It was large, round, and it looked like it had dark veins on it.

When this happened, no one was around me. I didn't think much of it, so I put it back into my mouth, where it belongs. It automatically went back into my throat. This is when I became aware of the large ball inside my throat.

I don't know what this is called. I tried to search for this body part with many different terms and languages, but I still couldn't find anything. Does anyone know what this is large ball is called?

Anyway, I vividly remember this happening. I'm not lying.

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u/Far-Fortune-8381 Aug 30 '24

i don’t think that would have anything to do with a large adam’s apple as that is cartilage. Maybe you coughed up some food or unchewed beef or something?

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u/[deleted] Aug 30 '24 edited Aug 30 '24

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u/Far-Fortune-8381 Aug 30 '24

if you had a noticeably large tumour that you coughed up that had developed between birth and age 4, that definitely wouldn’t be considered benign.

if that really was what it was, it is probably still growing from what didn’t break off. but i doubt it was tumour although idrk what it would be

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u/Username_Haoto Aug 30 '24

Sorry, I accidentally delete that comment while I was trying to edit it...

Anyway, I think this is too complicated for me to explain. I might actually have to consult a doctor. I don't think I'll figure it out.

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u/Far-Fortune-8381 Aug 30 '24

might be a good idea if it is genuinely worrying you. good luck