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My toddler was playing outside with water on the slide stairs. i was told she then put her finger in her nose. should i be concerned?

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Dr. Katharine Cox answered

Specializes in Pediatric Emergency Medicine

Unlikely: Unless the water was toxic in some way. Observe her for signs of illness. All the best.

Dr Willson agreed

Answered 7/5/2015

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