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8yo swallowed 5/8" glass gem (like a flat marble) what should i do? should i be concerned?
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Swallowed object: If there is no reason to believe your child may have aspirated this object into the lungs and the object is smooth there should not be a problem. Watch for any difficultly swallowing food or water. Once it passes the esophagus it should pass out with the stool in a couple of days. Glass will not show up on an x-ray. If coughing or wheezing take him/her to the ER.
Answered 11/10/2017
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