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A member asked:

Just aspirated a large lump of food and didnt manage to cough it up. having trouble speaking. otherwise healthy. is this likely to make me ill and if so, what are the odds? have been reading about aspiration pneumonia and now im worried

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Dr. Amrita Dosanjh answered

Specializes in Pediatric Allergy and Asthma

Physician visit: Please see your physician right away. They may elect to refer you to ENT. If you develop fever or difficulty breathing, please see the Emergency Department.

Dr Modi agreed

Answered 8/12/2019

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