We have a wooden partition half wall type thing between our living and dining room. My 20 months old son was busted chewing on it this morning and he got some very small pieces off and I am pretty sure he swallowed them. I tried to sweep his mouth with my finger but was unsuccessful. I just got a very small piece of paint. The paint is low VOC and as non-toxic as we could get and the wood was raw and untreated, so I am not worried about the toxicity given the small amount he might have eaten. I am feeling concerned that he may have got a splinter in his throat. Even a small splinter can cause harm. I am wondering how do I know for sure? Should I be rushing him to emergency? It happened this morning and when he woke up from his afternoon nap he cried a lot and he usually doesn t. He is teething and he could have also not felt good for several other reasons so I can t say for sure it was or wasn t throat related. I have been watching him like a hawk all day and he seems to eat fine and doesn t seem to be having any respiratory problems. So, should I be concerned? If yes, how concerned (go to doctor immediately or make appointment tomorrow or go to walk-in clinic)?
I suggest you need to go to the nearest emergency room and get him checked up thoroughly. If some abnormality is found like you suggested - when he woke up from his afternoon nap he cried a lot and he usually doesn't - this is not his usual behavior... Probably he might require further workup too. Regards -