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My 15month son was drinking milk thru straw n suddenly some milk came out thru his nose.he was scared n cried but now ok n playing.anythin else to do?

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Dr. Joan Giordano answered

No: The nasal passages, mouth and throat are interconnected and it's possible for liquids to go the wrong way. If your child has forgotten about it, you can, too.

Dr Hegab and another doctor agreed

Answered 7/8/2015

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A member asked:

My 15month son was drinking milk thru straw n suddenly some milk came out thru his nose.he was scared n cried but now ok n playing.anythin else to do?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Joan Giordano answered

Dr Hegab and another doctor agreed

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