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I have swallowed small piece of balloon what should i do?

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Dr. Philip Schwarzman answered

Nothing. it is not toxic and will pass in your stool. Fortunately it is probably deflated.

Dr Rhoads and another doctor agreed

Answered 3/22/2021

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