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cinnamon challenge

Indications: - none Contraindications: - avoid [1] Procedure: - try to swallow a tablespoon of cinnamon within 60 seconds, without drinking anything Adverse effects: - common - coughing, burning of the mouth, & vomiting - serious - pulmonary inflammation - aspiration pneumonia - respiratory failure requiring mechanical ventilation Notes: - results frequently videotaped, which typically include coughing & gagging, & posted online

Related

Cinnamonum cassia (cinnamon)

General

self-injurious behavior; self mutilation

References

  1. Grant-Alfieri A et al Ingesting and Aspirating Dry Cinnamon by Children and Adolescents: The Cinnamon Challenge. Pediatrics April 22, 2013 PMID: 23610205 http://pediatrics.aappublications.org/content/early/2013/04/16/peds.2012-3418.full.pdf+html