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What Should Be Done After Ingestion Of Plastic?
Question: Hi, I just made cupcakes. I accidentally left a plastic muffin wrapper in the bottome of one of the tins. I ate one of the muffins before I noticed the plastic piece. The shape was distorted. I am afraid of the fumes I may have ingested. What should I do?
Brief Answer:
Drink plenty of fluids, breathe fresh air. I
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
First, relax as nothing bad is going to happen.
2. If you had the cupcakes within 2 hours , I advise to provoke vomiting:
- drink plenty of warm water
Otherwise, I advise to drink plenty of fluids (especially water) to help clean off the fumes as soon as possible.
Breathing in fresh air is also recommended.
All the best!
Let me know if I can be of further assistance!
Dr.Albana
Drink plenty of fluids, breathe fresh air. I
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
First, relax as nothing bad is going to happen.
2. If you had the cupcakes within 2 hours , I advise to provoke vomiting:
- drink plenty of warm water
Otherwise, I advise to drink plenty of fluids (especially water) to help clean off the fumes as soon as possible.
Breathing in fresh air is also recommended.
All the best!
Let me know if I can be of further assistance!
Dr.Albana
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