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While trying to open a juice box staw wrapper, a peice of the plastic wrapper got caught in my throat. it seems to be gone now but i have a cough. is ?

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Dr. Addagada Rao answered

You will be OK: It has two , paths to go , one is GI tract , you swallowed passed through narrowest part of G I tract and you will eliminate it in the BM , and the other respiratory tract , fortunately did not happen , other wise you might have been choked . Next time be careful

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Answered 8/12/2018

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A member asked:

While trying to open a juice box staw wrapper, a peice of the plastic wrapper got caught in my throat. it seems to be gone now but i have a cough. is ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Addagada Rao answered

Dr Zimon and 3 doctors agreed

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