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I breathed in food into lungs by accident, what to do?
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Depends on food.: If a large piece of food this could be removed with a bronchoscope if still there. Depends on chest x ray findings but not all food seen on them. Liquids can cause a chemical pneumonitis which can lead to pneumonia. Generally our cough reflex will prevent this not always. If symptoms are getting worse go to er or local urgent care center.
Answered 4/6/2014
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