A member asked:

My son accidentally swallowed sand while playing under a play structure. he's had a cough since. he says the sand is still in his throght-hours later?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Sand: Your son may have aspirated sand into his lungs. He may a chronic asthma like cough for awhile. If coughing persists you should see a pediatric pulmonologist.

Answered 9/26/2017

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