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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.
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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.
Answered 12/5/2020
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