Does one recite a blessing when drinking water to dislodge food stuck in one's throat?
Synopsis
Water drunk to quench thirst gets Shehakol before and Borei Nefashot after. Water drunk to dislodge food stuck in the throat gets no blessing at all, because there is no enjoyment.
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