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What to do about inhaled baby powder, am i gonna be okay?

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Dr. Amrita Dosanjh answered

Specializes in Pediatric Allergy and Asthma

Evaluation: Talc may be irritating to the airway. If you have symptoms such as cough, shortness of breath, chest pain, change in the number minutes that you can exercise, your physician may order testing after evaluating you. The tests may include a pulmonary function test, exercise test and chest radiograph.

Answered 5/27/2015

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