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What happens if a piece of plastic is inhaled such as a lego? happened years ago and never had any problems, does it break down or just stay? curious.
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Wow!: Plastic in the lungs is unlikely to go away. An entire lego piece, even a small one is kind of worrisome for causing lung problems. That said, if you aren't having respiratory problems, getting it out is likely worse than having it in. Are you absolutely sure it is still there?
Answered 8/9/2017
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