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Last night, i breathed in a tonsil stone while yawning. is this dangerous, and if so what should i do?

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Dr. Mark Loury answered

Specializes in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Not dangerous: If you coughed it out and no longer are coughing and breathing is quiet and normal then little to be concerned about. If cough or breathing issues then may need to have lung exam.

Answered 5/28/2013

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A member asked:

Last night, i breathed in a tonsil stone while yawning. is this dangerous, and if so what should i do?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Mark Loury answered

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