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I inhaled a small fragment of a crisp. i couged but no very much and i didn't feel it come back up. might it be in my lungs and might i get pneumonia?

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Dr. Amrita Dosanjh answered

Specializes in Pediatric Allergy and Asthma

Mgt: It is possible to have an nice tigon following aspiration into the lungs. Typically though if you are healthy, the lung can remove food particles effectively. If you experience respiratory problems, fever or chills please see the ED.

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Answered 11/28/2017

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A member asked:

I inhaled a small fragment of a crisp. i couged but no very much and i didn't feel it come back up. might it be in my lungs and might i get pneumonia?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Amrita Dosanjh answered

Dr Chuu agreed

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