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Suggest Treatment For Cold And Sore Throat In Children
My 10 year old son thinks he swallowed a plastic water bottle cap & has had a cold. He reports a sore throat but I m not sure if its the cold or the plastic cap causing the sore throat. He does not have any difficulty breathing & has been able to eat & drink fluids. Should I take him in for evaluation.
Tue, 24 Feb 2015
Hi...definitely you should take him to his pediatrician or primary care physician. A 4 year old complaining about swallowing a bottle cap is not to be left out. it might cause obstructive symptoms in the lungs or the intestines. I suggest you get him evaluated by a doctor.
regards - Dr. Sumanth
regards - Dr. Sumanth
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