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I accidentally breathed in cat litter dust at work so now my adenoids are killing me. what can i do for this?

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Dr. Jeffrey Goldstein answered

Specializes in Cosmetic Dentistry

See your physician.: You may have picked up an infection. See your physician for proper diagnosis and treatment.

Answered 2/14/2013

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