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Is using 3-year-old zinc lozenges dangerous?

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Dr. Melissa Gowans answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Choking hazard: It's a serious choking hazard! Please don't give lozenges to a 3 yr old.

Dr Altman and another doctor agreed

Answered 5/16/2016

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