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If i bust an antibiotic pill and the powder goes in the air is that dangerous ? like if i breathe in a small amount or something ?

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Dr. Cornelius Dooley answered

No: It should not be if you are not allergic to the antibiotic in question.

Dr Sojico and another doctor agreed

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