What happens to swallowed gum? (35 characters)

Swallowed gum usually passes through the digestive system without causing harm, but large amounts could cause blockages. Children under five should not chew gum. Gum’s other ingredients, such as sugar, can have negative health effects. Swallowed gum generally passes through the digestive system, just like most other things that are swallowed. While there is a […]

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