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Inhaled chewing gum

2017-05-16 02:53:49
I have inhaled a chewing gum and its not gone inside my lungs bcoz i can feel its stuck in my throat near my throat bone what should i do
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Hi. If you are feeling it in your throat it is still not in your lungs.also u haven't mentioned any difficulty in breathing. Whatever,consult an ent specialist and take a proper opinion. If required you will have to do a ct scan to rule out ur doubt or an endoscopy. Regards

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