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I accidentally inhaled a tiny piece of plastic, (it can fit inside a straw hole) and i can feel it in my right lung. is anything bad going to happen to me?

Q: i accidentally inhaled a tiny piece of plastic, (it can fit inside a straw hole) and i can feel it in my right lung. is anything bad going to happen to me?

: Probably not, and likely you'll cough it out. But if not and the feeling continues or you start to cough frequently or notice any blood, see your doctor promptly. Good luck.

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

Probably not, and likely you'll cough it out. But if not and the feeling continues or you start to cough frequently or notice any blood, see your doctor promptly. Good luck.

Answered 6/14/2023

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A member asked:

I accidentally inhaled a tiny piece of plastic, (it can fit inside a straw hole) and i can feel it in my right lung. is anything bad going to happen to me?

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