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Is Accidental Swallowing Of Gum A Cause Of Concern?
I swallowed/ inhaled gum earlier today. I have eaten and drunk since and have no breathing issues, no coughing only a bad taste at the back of my throat. What should I be looking out for in terms of worrying signs that it is some where it shouldn t be? (At the moment I only fear it is stuck just past the back of my throat where pop corn shells get stuck)
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consult ent doctor to examine the throat and if the gum is detected then it should be removed warm saline gurgling shouldbedone. you are having anxiety neurosis. avoid anxiety if no other sign of bad effect then neednotworry. drink more water. your fear is only apprehension wait and keep it under observation if no bad sign then thing swill be normal
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