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Accidentally swallowed a bug. at first i was coughing a little and uncomfortable in the throat but no breathng difficulties. should i be worried ?
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Bug ingestion: Humans unintentionally swallow bugs or spiders commonly. It often happens during sleep and we are not conscious of this. You should be fine, if there are no further symptoms at this time. If you do develop throat swelling, difficutly swallowing or breathing, then you do need to be seen urgently in the emergency department.
Answered 1/23/2018
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