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  • 29/01/2025

I'm really worried because I accidentally swallowed some chewing gum earlier. I know people say not to swallow it, but it happened so quickly. I've been drinking a lot of water since then and am wondering if that will help the gum get digested and pass through on its own. Do you think it will just come out naturally or is there something else I should be doing? Id really appreciate your advice on this.

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Montair LC and Allegra-M are both antihistamines used to treat allergies, but they have some differences. Key differences:*

  1. Levocetirizine (in Montair LC) is more sedating than Fexofenadine (in Allegra-M).
  2. Montair LC is often prescribed for asthma, while Allegra-M is primarily for allergies.
  3. Allegra-M has a faster onset of action (1-2 hours) compared to Montair LC (2-4 hours).

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I've been noticing for a while now that whenever I eat, everything tastes way too spicy, and it makes me lose interest after just a few bites. It's like everyone else finds it normal, but for me, it feels like there's too much spice in the food. This has been a thing for the past few years. Also, sometimes when I'm brushing, my gums bleed a bit. Could these things be connected somehow, or is it something I should be worried about?

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