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What happens to someone who inhales a full piece of chewing gum?
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Danger: You could accidentally choke or aspirate the gum.
Answered 12/5/2012
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Inhale or swallow?: Inhale = into lungs swallow = into stomach if you swallowed it, you should be fine since it will pass. If you inhaled it, you need to be seen immediately by a physician.
Answered 12/5/2012
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