Question 1

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 2

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 3

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 4

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.

Question 5

drank water last night and the last gulp felt like it went down wrong pipe and i started choking/coughing. could i have woke up with water in lungs?

Accepted Answer

No: You aspirated some water in the lungs, happens all the time. As long as you feel ok you'll be fine.

Question 6

how does it feel to be caught in tsunami debris choking on muddy water, with sharp objects tearing you apart?

Accepted Answer

Not good!: Do you think it would feel good?  My intuitions are that it would feel terrible, or until your brain locked down.  Have never spoken to someone who survived.

Question 7

dementia pt aspirated.  if he drinks water he chokes.  why is this happening?  is the choking related to the dementia or a physical organ problem?

Accepted Answer

In order to speak...: humans evolved unusual throat anatomy: The entrance to our windpipe is much closer to our mouth than other mammals&#x27;. To keep food etc from getting into our lungs, a muscular flap closes over it when we swallow. Deglutition is a very complex, highly coordinated motor reflex. In dementia, control of this crucial motor task is often impaired. We use our brains to do more than just think.

Question 8

my son has just accidentally  swallowed a small metal marble a few minutes. he is not choking. he  drank water without any issues. should i be worried. should i do to the hospital to check where the marble is?

Accepted Answer

If no symptoms...: Kids everywhere swallow all sorts of stuff. A little marble or bead comes out the other end, the butt. We don&#x27;t have to look for it to come out, but just presume it does. We can&#x27;t worry about every child, so when do we worry? Batteries or magnets... those have to be found and removed by doctors. Kids whom we suspect are habitually eating objects (called pica) can be x-rayed to check their insides.

Question 9

baby choked w water, how do i know if it got into the lungs?he smile &will cry as everything as usual.what signs should i be alarm w liquid choking?

Accepted Answer

Don't worry!: The baby cannot choke on water. It just may have gone down the "wrong pipe", but there's nothing wrong with it, as long as he is behaving normally.

Question 10

just had a hacking cough after choking on water. i had tonsillectomy 4 days ago. will this increase bleeding risk?

Accepted Answer

BreathingAsAnOption: Those tonsils,and what's left of them,have lots of little blood vessels in them, so after surgery(for at least a week, maybe two)they are prone to bleed if bothered (like by rough foods,prolonged heavy coughing,sneezing,vomiting,etc).But in your case,you had one episode and didn't bleed so the risk going forward is probably the same.Of course,you could just hold your breath for the next week or so

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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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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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Drank water last night and the last gulp felt like it went down wrong pipe and i started choking/coughing. could i have woke up with water in lungs?

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How does it feel to be caught in tsunami debris choking on muddy water, with sharp objects tearing you apart?

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Dementia pt aspirated. if he drinks water he chokes. why is this happening? is the choking related to the dementia or a physical organ problem?

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My son has just accidentally swallowed a small metal marble a few minutes. he is not choking. he drank water without any issues. should i be worried. should i do to the hospital to check where the marble is?

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Baby choked w water, how do i know if it got into the lungs?he smile &will cry as everything as usual.what signs should i be alarm w liquid choking?

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Just had a hacking cough after choking on water. i had tonsillectomy 4 days ago. will this increase bleeding risk?

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