I was working with my teacher who was cutting plywood on a table saw, and I stupidly stood too close. I ended up inhaling a bunch of wood chips and now my throat is stinging, it feels like there's something stuck in the back of my mouth, and my chest hurts a bit. I'm wondering if I should be worried about this. Will drinking water help, or do I need to see a doctor? What should I do about the wood chips that seem lodged in there?
3 Answers
You should be alright! It sounds worse than it is, but definitely avoid doing that again. Just drink water to soothe your throat and maybe gargle a bit if it feels like something is stuck. Most likely it'll pass soon enough!
Honestly, if you chewed on pencils as a kid, you're probably fine. Just take it easy and drink some water – it'll help clear things up a bit. You're not alone; I've been there too!
Yeah, you’ll be okay! Just expect your poop to float for a few days, but those chips won’t do any lasting harm. If it gets worse, then maybe consider seeing a doctor, but for now, just keep hydrated!
Thanks for reassuring me! I'll definitely learn from this.