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My two year old just swallowed talc powder. she vomited a lot and tried to drink water, said ow a lot.does she need to seek medical attention?

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Dr. Oscar Novickanswered

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Medical attention: Yes, take your child to the er. She could develop aspiration pneumonia.

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