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Accidentally inhaled laundry powder detergent (foca)while speaking. i felt it in my throat. i drank water but my throat has been irritated scratchy,burnsfor the past 9 days. no other symptoms. im worried about this. how possible is long term damage?

Q: accidentally inhaled laundry powder detergent (foca)while speaking. i felt it in my throat. i drank water but my throat has been irritated scratchy,burnsfor the past 9 days. no other symptoms. im worried about this. how possible is long term damage?

: Contact a ENT specialist for exam and possible treatment. Try gargling with warm water and salt.

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Contact a ENT specialist for exam and possible treatment. Try gargling with warm water and salt.

Answered 9/19/2023

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A member asked:

Accidentally inhaled laundry powder detergent (foca)while speaking. i felt it in my throat. i drank water but my throat has been irritated scratchy,burnsfor the past 9 days. no other symptoms. im worried about this. how possible is long term damage?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Robert Trager answered

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