Question 1

is it possible for an adult to "dry drown" from choking on a cup of water?

Accepted Answer

Theoretically: Anything which triggers a laryngospasm can cause "dry drowning".  I believe there would have to be an underlying illness for that to occur however, most people have a reflex in the larynx to prevent the water from going into the lungs, but if this spasms (usually from prolonged or persistent exposure to noxious gasses or fluids) it could lead to death.

Question 2

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 3

my daughter (3) was swimming in our pool fully supervised. she came up from swimming under water and came up coughing and choking on water. im sure she if swallowed or inhaled. it looked as though she coughed out water. should i worry dry drowning?

Accepted Answer

: She may have swallowed or aspirated some water. If she develops a cough,fever, stridor, or any distress, please follow up with a physician. Otherwise, usually there is no complication based on your description. Observe her closely while in or around water.

Question 4

my son was drinking pop today and started choking. hes 4. no need to worry about dry drowning correct?

Accepted Answer

No: You mean worry about aspiration, if he coughed it up and now breathing fine, no need to worry, if otherwise, having severe cough, changed colors, difficult breathing, please take him to ER or call EMS, wish you both wellness

Question 5

i've recently quit weed after 15 years and keep waking myself up with excessive saliva - pretty much choking/drowning. should i be concerned?

Accepted Answer

Excessive saliva: Possibly due to the loss of marijuana but also could be allergies or a blocked salivary duct.  Get it checked out.

Question 6

my son took a drink of milk from a cup before bed, he made a choking noise twice. no coughing. im very worried about dry/secondary drowning?

Accepted Answer

No worries: Haven't seen or heard of that happening under these circumstances. Life can be unpredictable, but drowning under these circumstances would be near the bottom of life's long (really long) list of surprises.

Question 7

i drink more then i eat n get chokeing feelin when i eat mild headache im afraid im drinking to much n gunna drown myself which i know is possible?

Accepted Answer

Seek care now: You need to see an ENT specialist to evaluate your swallowing. This is potentially serious.  Do it now.  Good luck, .

Question 8

after 3 er visits, precipated by a uri, feelings of drowning, coughing, post nasal discharge that produced choking, i am dx dysphagia.prior,i always had ropy thick siliva. dentist felt it complicated dental proceedures. do i get follow up from an ent or a

Accepted Answer

YES: Good idea to find out why this is happening. Als see a GI physician to check for GERD

Question 9

what can you do for someone who is choking on a glass of water?

Accepted Answer

Let them cough: When someone chokes on liquids it usually means they have gotten the liquid into their windpipe and the irritation causes them to cough. It is a reflex to try and get the material out of the trachea and into the esophagus where it should be. Patting on the back or repositioning the head are of no help. Simply let them cough and keep them upright as this will permit the most effective cough.

Question 10

i chugged a bottle of water and started choking pretty violently. how likely is it some water got into my lungs?

Accepted Answer

Unlikely: A choking episode attempts to avoid material from going into your lungs. Forceful coughing and a flap called the epiglottis protect your lungs. If after recovering from the choking episode, you have any difficulty breathing, shortness of breath or wheezing you should be evaluated in the ER.

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Is it possible for an adult to "dry drown" from choking on a cup of water?

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Can choking on a drink of water cause drowning?

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My daughter (3) was swimming in our pool fully supervised. she came up from swimming under water and came up coughing and choking on water. im sure she if swallowed or inhaled. it looked as though she coughed out water. should i worry dry drowning?

A member asked:

My son was drinking pop today and started choking. hes 4. no need to worry about dry drowning correct?

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I've recently quit weed after 15 years and keep waking myself up with excessive saliva - pretty much choking/drowning. should i be concerned?

A member asked:

My son took a drink of milk from a cup before bed, he made a choking noise twice. no coughing. im very worried about dry/secondary drowning?

A member asked:

I drink more then i eat n get chokeing feelin when i eat mild headache im afraid im drinking to much n gunna drown myself which i know is possible?

A member asked:

After 3 er visits, precipated by a uri, feelings of drowning, coughing, post nasal discharge that produced choking, i am dx dysphagia.prior,i always had ropy thick siliva. dentist felt it complicated dental proceedures. do i get follow up from an ent or a

A member asked:

What can you do for someone who is choking on a glass of water?

A member asked:

I chugged a bottle of water and started choking pretty violently. how likely is it some water got into my lungs?

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