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If glass shard is stuck in finger we'll it eventually come out or get transferred inside your body possibly lungs?

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Unlikely: Unless it finds its way to a major vein, it is unlikely to travel to your lungs. It may become a chronic foreign body's and stay put or it may be eventually ejected from your body. Consider seeing a hand surgeon for removal if it bothers you.

Answered 10/30/2017

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