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Hungry. stressed and eating fast. wolfing down my food, i inhaled a little piece of hamburger. should i have any concerns?

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Dr. Howard Hack answered

Specializes in Gastroenterology

Slow down!: The hamburger won't kill you typically, but it's not a good practice. First, aspirating can be dangerous or even deadly. Second, eating fast may contribute to obesity.

Answered 3/26/2013

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A member asked:

Hungry. stressed and eating fast. wolfing down my food, i inhaled a little piece of hamburger. should i have any concerns?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Howard Hack answered

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