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A member asked:
My granddaughter swallowed a fake fingernail after chocking...should we worry about it?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Depends: If she can swallow any liquids now the material has likely passed into the stomach. If she is not coughing continuously it is not in her windpipe/lungs. This will then pass in her poop within 3-4 days without problems. The material is not toxic unless your data shows otherwise so you can rest easy. This is relatively common in kids so we have lots of cases to reflect on.
Answered 5/21/2020
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