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My one year old found a hall(cough suppressant.oral anesthetic)it's used for sore throat and coughing. should i be worried?
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Don't worry: If he is talking and breathing normally then you don't need to worry about this. If he is having difficulty breathing then call 911.
Answered 12/1/2013
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Yes: I would be much more concerned about aspiration and it becoming lodged in the airway (possible emergency).
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