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What Are The Harmful Effects Of Docusate Sodium Stuck Near Respiratory Tract?

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Posted on Wed, 8 Jul 2015
Question: docusate sodium gel tab stuck in lung opening then started disolving before I could cough it out.
throat is very sore and am coughing much mucus up.
Is this harmful to airway & lung.
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Answered by Dr. Drkaushal85 (32 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Yes, it can cause local inflammation.

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic.
I can understand your concern.
Yes, this tablet can cause local site inflammatory reaction.
So this can cause damage to mucosa of respiratory tract.
And your symptoms are mostly due to this inflammatory reaction.
This damage is usually self limiting and heals with time.
You need to drink plenty of fluids orally. Avoid hard to chew food. Avoid hot and spicy food. Avoid junk food. Avoid loud speaking and do voice rest.
You will mostly improve in 1-2 weeks. If not improving or worsening than you should consult pulmonologist and get done bronchoscopic evaluation to rule out internal damage.
Hope I have solved your query.
I will be happy to help you further.
Wish you good health.
Thanks.
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What Are The Harmful Effects Of Docusate Sodium Stuck Near Respiratory Tract?

Brief Answer: Yes, it can cause local inflammation. Detailed Answer: Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic. I can understand your concern. Yes, this tablet can cause local site inflammatory reaction. So this can cause damage to mucosa of respiratory tract. And your symptoms are mostly due to this inflammatory reaction. This damage is usually self limiting and heals with time. You need to drink plenty of fluids orally. Avoid hard to chew food. Avoid hot and spicy food. Avoid junk food. Avoid loud speaking and do voice rest. You will mostly improve in 1-2 weeks. If not improving or worsening than you should consult pulmonologist and get done bronchoscopic evaluation to rule out internal damage. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.