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I accidentally injected a little air into my body while giving myself a shot. should i worry about it?

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Dr. Michael Sinclair answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

No: Small amounts of injected air are easily absorbed. If there was going to be a problem it would happen within a few seconds or minutes. Relax. If you are having symptoms, then check with your doc, but the chances are good you did no harm.

Answered 3/26/2013

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