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4 year old bite an additional hole in a plastic kool-aid burst and swallowed the plastic. was not very big but he did choke a little then swallowed. played for the remainder of the day eat all his snacks as well as eat dinner. should i be concerned?

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Dr. Amrita Dosanjh answered

Specializes in Pediatric Allergy and Asthma

Observe: Observe for signs of fever, cough,vomiting and please see your pediatrician if any of theses occur. Provide soothing liquids and yogurt.

Dr Kuitems and another doctor agreed

Answered 8/18/2019

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A member asked:

4 year old bite an additional hole in a plastic kool-aid burst and swallowed the plastic. was not very big but he did choke a little then swallowed. played for the remainder of the day eat all his snacks as well as eat dinner. should i be concerned?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Amrita Dosanjh answered

Dr Kuitems and another doctor agreed

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