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A member asked:
Are ice cubes bad for me.i eat them everyday.do they cause pneumonia?
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Nope: Ice cubes aren't bad for you other than chomping on them can hurt your teeth. They can't give you pneumonia. Germs cause pneumonia.
Answered 3/19/2018
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May be symptom: The ice cubes themselves do not cause pneumonia. They can injure the teeth. The compulsive eating of ice can itself be a symptom called "pica" . It can be associated with a number of problems like iron deficiency anemia, and others so someone with this issue should discuss with their doctor.
Answered 4/17/2018
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Ice cube eating.: Ice cubes are just solidified water. They're safe, and I'm not aware of them causing pneumonia.
Answered 3/19/2018
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