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Are nebulizer meds toxic if ingested po? (hasn't happened. thinking of revising storage for toddler- they are up high) (albuterol, pulmicort, atrovnt

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Probably: I think there would be some risk, but I am not aware of how well or how much these drugs are absorbed from the digestive tract. Your local poison control center could answer this question. And yes safety is critical.

Answered 7/14/2013

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