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Is Accidental Aspiration Of Vomit Into The Lungs Harmful?
Question: I think I swollowed some throw up. Is this bad, what can happen?
Brief Answer:
No need to worry
Detailed Answer:
Dear Ms, I have gone through your question and I understand your concerns but if you have swallowed ( into your oesophygus) some throw up then no need to worry as it will be easily digested by the stomach and it won't cause any harm at all.
However, if you aspirated some throw up ( into your trachea ) then it might cause inflammation of the bronchi or lung which can be diagnosed by an X-ray chest. I hope I answered your question.
No need to worry
Detailed Answer:
Dear Ms, I have gone through your question and I understand your concerns but if you have swallowed ( into your oesophygus) some throw up then no need to worry as it will be easily digested by the stomach and it won't cause any harm at all.
However, if you aspirated some throw up ( into your trachea ) then it might cause inflammation of the bronchi or lung which can be diagnosed by an X-ray chest. I hope I answered your question.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad
What do you mean aspirated?
Brief Answer:
Breathed in
Detailed Answer:
Dear Ms, I mean if you breathed the throw up in.. I hope you find this helpful..
Breathed in
Detailed Answer:
Dear Ms, I mean if you breathed the throw up in.. I hope you find this helpful..
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad
Ok thanks
Brief Answer:
You are welcome
Detailed Answer:
Take Care
Kind regards..
You are welcome
Detailed Answer:
Take Care
Kind regards..
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Arnab Banerjee
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