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My son swallowed 10 bubble gums after chewing. he is 4yr and 5mths. what do i do to make it flush out?
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It will pass: Swallowed chewing gum normally passes through the intestinal tract without incident. Syrup of ipecac and induced vomiting is no longer recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics.
Answered 2/21/2017
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