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Accidental inhalation of talcum powder
Hi..today my son who is 3 year old was playing with a bottle of talcum powder. By the time I saw it, he almost puffed out 70% of the bottle. I immediately took. He is fine and sleeping but I m scared to hell as I know inhalation of talcum powder is dangerous...sir should I visit any pediatrician. I am scared sir. Plz reply
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Give him plenty of fluids
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Dr. Chirag Yashlaha
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9 yrs exp
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Dr. Jaimini Thakkar
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Don't be panic. It will not harm to your child
Nasal saline drop 2 drops 3 times a day.
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Dr. Saiyad Saif Naziruddin
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Raichur
Not to panic
Give nasal drops saline
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Dr. Maddali Prathusha
ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist
9 yrs exp
Guntur
Don't worry. It doesn't harm your child. Because talcum powder contains large particles which usually don't reach his lungs.
For his nose you can give saline nasal drops 2drops right side and 2drops left side, three times a day for 5days..for the next 5days observe if he is developing any cold r cough. If happens visit near by doctor
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