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I run in the park and today i ran into a family of gnats and possibly inhaled/swallowed some. can they do harm to my body or go into my brain?
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No harm: Inhaling or swallowing gnats will cause no harm. Thanks for trusting HealthTap!
Answered 5/21/2016
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No, you'll be fine.: They definitely will not go into your brain. The worst they could do is irritate your nose or throat but there really is nothing to worry about here. Take care.
Answered 10/7/2014
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