A 20-year-old female asked:

I swallowed like a teaspoon of soap, specifically "suave juicy orange liquid hand wash." my throat burns, i keep choking, saliva keeps forming in my mouth ... what should i do? i cant call 911 (personal reasons?

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Dr. Hunter Handsfieldanswered

Infectious Disease 55 years experience

No risk of harm: Just drink a bunch of water. Your symptoms probably will clear up soon. There is no risk of serious harm.

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