Question 1

what is secondary drowning?

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Water in the lungs: If person had a near drowning accident after which he/she appears ok that person still can die 1-48 hrs later if enough water entered the lungs to significantly impear oxygen exchange, they can die from hypoxemia and that will be secondary drowning.

Question 2

is it possible i could drown in air?

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Odd question: But, technically yes.  Drowning usually kills by asphyxiation - a lack of oxygen to vital organs.  So technically, if you were breathing air with very little oxygen (like on a plane that lost it's oxygen supply while flying) it's possible.  But...Pretty unlikely.

Question 3

how to treat a secondary drowning?

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Supportive care : It happens after drowning. No body knows who gets it. It is complication of the drowning process no body could explain well but i think it is. Acute lung injury kind of situation which rarely happens. So if. Drowning happens and  patient comes out of that he needs to be  closely watched for three days if things get worse then in the hospital it will be treated. With supportve care.

Question 4

how can you drown in a cup of water?

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No: A normal healthy person (not a baby) won't drown from a cup of water. If he is drinking water and chokes, his epiglottis will shut off any flow of air or water toward the lungs. His reflex cough automatically spews out any water from trachea, before the water even reaches the lungs. If one is very drunk, he probably won't drown but will get some water or vomit into his lungs, and get pneumonia.

Question 5

can you drown off a tablespoon of water?

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Water: No, Iduobt very much youcoulddrown on a tablespoon ofwater

Question 6

how fast do you die from drowning in water?

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Depends: On how cold the water is; in very cold water people have survived for hours after immersion.  Usually, however, brain damage sets in a few minutes and death within 10.

Question 7

can you tell me if it hurts to die drowning?

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It must: When we see people struggle in the water near drowning, the way they even try to hug and kick and hang on to a rescuer, you realize they must be in so much discomfort. So don't think about it please.

Question 8

what is "drown-proofing", and how do you do it?

Accepted Answer

Floating mechanism: Drownproofing is a method for surviving in water disaster scenarios without sinking or drowning. The technique involves practicing keeping the lungs hyperinflated in water (subject floats in a near-relaxed position, raises himself up with hands to take a breath, then floats back with mouth at the level of water surface). Practice several times.

Question 9

how to drown a cold with home remedies, besides fruit?

Accepted Answer

Not sure: I'm not sure you can drown out a cold. You can take things to help feel better as it runs its course. You should definitely rest and sleep. The usual tea with honey, chicken soup, bed rest, along with supportive meds (acetaminophen for example) for comfort. Watch light humorous movies while in bed to keep your spirits up.

Question 10

what is the definition or description of: near drowning?

Accepted Answer

See below: Near drowning is non-fatal drowning. It is a confusing term and its use is not recommended.

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