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WARNING!
m
KEEP OUT OF REACH
OF CHILDREN
Swallowing can lead
to chemical burns,
perforation of soft tissue,
and death . Severe
burns can occur within
2 hours of ingestion .
Seek medical attention
immediately .
No obvious symptoms
Unfortunately, it is not obvious when
a button or coin battery is stuck in a
child's oesophagus (food pipe) . There
are no specific symptoms associated
with this . The child might:
–
cough, gag or drool a lot;
–
appear to have a stomach upset or
a virus;
–
be sick;
–
point to their throat or stomach;
–
have a pain in their abdomen, chest
or throat;
–
be tired or lethargic;
GB/IE/NI
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