Question 1

can choking on a drink of water cause drowning?

Accepted Answer

No: Choking on water will not cause wet drowning. But possible to have dry drowning if you have difficultly swallowing and you air way closed on you because of a cup of water.

Question 2

what causes you to die when you drown?

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Drowning...: During drowning, the airways are filled with fluid so air exchange cannot happen. So, carbon dioxide cannot be removed and oxygen cannot get into the lungs. Therefore, oxygen cannot circulate to the rest of the body including the brain, the heart, the kidneys, etc. If the body is deprived of oxygen long enough, death can occur.

Question 3

i just choked on hot chocolate and violently coughed but nothing came back up i just had a series of burps can this cause dry or secondary drowning?

Accepted Answer

No: You are okay. Do not worry about secondary drowning.
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Question 4

my hemoglobin levels are normally ok.i had  blood drowned 3 times within 3 month and my last result was 11.6.could drowning blood 3 times be the cause?

Accepted Answer

3 blood draws: ...is not sufficient to cause a drop in your hemoglobin. That represents less than 1 percent of your total blood volume. Also having them spread out over 3 months should give your marrow plenty of time to regenerate more RBC. Ask your doctor about other causes of anemia.

Question 5

6 month old choked/gagged on water from sippy cup, coughed once or twice, any reason to worry about secondary drowning because of this?

Accepted Answer

For the most part: The initial cough reflex should remove any water in the system. I would not be worried. But, definitely take the time to check on the patient during the night just to make sure that they are breathing well.

Question 6

my 3 week old choked/strangled on vit d drops. if it got into her lungs, what will happen? could it cause something like pneumonia or dry drowning?

Accepted Answer

Not really: It's unlikely that you will notice any sequelae from this little event. The reason we cough and "choke"  - it's our body's way of protecting itself and trying to keep stuff out of the lungs. Even with this protection sometimes, rarely stuff will get by, but most of the time actually nothing ever occurs. The tiny amount of medicine given for infant Vit D drops is inconsequential. Relax. It's okay.

Question 7

my 3 month old just choked on her vomit, and i'm wondering if secondary drowning can be caused by other things besides water?

Accepted Answer

Suffocation: You are right. A lot of other things can cause a drowning effect. This comes about any time the breathing passages are blocked or something foreign enters it. Solids and liquids can both do it.

Question 8

my girl friend its 3 days delayed, in the 4th day there's a drown blood came out and after an hour it is stop, what is the reason? is she pregnant?

Accepted Answer

Hard to say: If you are concerned about pregnancy, there are over the counter pregnancy test kits you can buy. Tests may not be positive in very early stage despite being pregnant. The package insert should explain this.

Question 9

drinking liquid and was aspirated into the windpipe does it cause aspiration pneumonia? could it cause secondary drowning?

Accepted Answer

: It is not all aspiration of liquids that results in pneumonia, quite often the windpipe is able to clear it back in coughing out mucous and there are membrane activities that pushes out what ever does not belong unless the mechanism is overwhelmed. Aspiration pneumonia could occur if the protective and the corrective measure is overwhelmed.

Question 10

hi, i have anxiety. doctor said i am physically fine. but i have a feeling that saliva/fluid went the wrong tube. can this cause dry drowning?

Accepted Answer

The fear you: mention sounds like it is related to an anxiety disorder.  If your doc has cleared you for medical problem please see a mental health professional for treatment.  Do not rely on medication alone but learn techniques to cope such as clinical hypnosis, relaxation training, etc.  Peace and good health.

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I just choked on hot chocolate and violently coughed but nothing came back up i just had a series of burps can this cause dry or secondary drowning?

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My hemoglobin levels are normally ok.i had blood drowned 3 times within 3 month and my last result was 11.6.could drowning blood 3 times be the cause?

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6 month old choked/gagged on water from sippy cup, coughed once or twice, any reason to worry about secondary drowning because of this?

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My 3 week old choked/strangled on vit d drops. if it got into her lungs, what will happen? could it cause something like pneumonia or dry drowning?

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My 3 month old just choked on her vomit, and i'm wondering if secondary drowning can be caused by other things besides water?

A member asked:

My girl friend its 3 days delayed, in the 4th day there's a drown blood came out and after an hour it is stop, what is the reason? is she pregnant?

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Drinking liquid and was aspirated into the windpipe does it cause aspiration pneumonia? could it cause secondary drowning?

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Hi, i have anxiety. doctor said i am physically fine. but i have a feeling that saliva/fluid went the wrong tube. can this cause dry drowning?

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