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A dust flew into my mouth and i spit it out later. i maybe swallowed particles of dust. should i worry or look out for anything?

Q: a dust flew into my mouth and i spit it out later. i maybe swallowed particles of dust. should i worry or look out for anything?

: All humans continue inhale and swallow dust particles all the time, millions of them every day. Of course no risk for any infection or other health problem.

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

All humans continue inhale and swallow dust particles all the time, millions of them every day. Of course no risk for any infection or other health problem.

Dr Kuitems and another doctor agreed

Answered 12/22/2021

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A member asked:

A dust flew into my mouth and i spit it out later. i maybe swallowed particles of dust. should i worry or look out for anything?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Dr Kuitems and another doctor agreed

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