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What happens if you can't swollow pills as a little kid?
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Nothing: It is quite normal for children to have trouble swallowing pills. There are usually liquid alternatives.Eventually most children will swallow a pill....It certainly makes treating with medicines easier.
Answered 7/5/2012
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