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I think i inhaled pieces of sunflower seeds. it's been 3 hrs. feels like chest cold, hollow, itchy. coughing up stuff. go to er?

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Dr. Stephen Rothstein answered

Yes: If you did aspirate the seeds ( got them into your lungs) you need to check it out today

Answered 9/14/2014

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