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What would happen if i were to aspirate a small amount of antibiotic mouth wash?

Q: what would happen if i were to aspirate a small amount of antibiotic mouth wash?

: You would probably cough it up, otherwise a small amount should have no deleterious effect.

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Dr. Theodore Davantzis answered

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You would probably cough it up, otherwise a small amount should have no deleterious effect.

Dr McLeod agreed

Answered 4/26/2023

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Dr. Robert Trager answered

A small amount of aspiration of the antibiotic mouthwash would lead to an upset stomach. This will go away in less than a day. No big concern unless you aspirated a large amount.

Answered 4/30/2023

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A member asked:

What would happen if i were to aspirate a small amount of antibiotic mouth wash?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Theodore Davantzis answered

Dr McLeod agreed

Dr. Robert Trager answered

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