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Accidentally swallowed a rubber band for braces. am i okay? feel like its stuck in my throat, but i can breath fine.

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Dr. Arnold Malerman answered

Swallowed elastic: You should be OK. What you want to do is help the elastic continue on it's journey through the GI tract and out. Eating and/or drinking would be helpful to move the elastic along.

Dr Modi agreed

Answered 12/5/2020

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A member asked:

Accidentally swallowed a rubber band for braces. am i okay? feel like its stuck in my throat, but i can breath fine.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Arnold Malerman answered

Dr Modi agreed

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