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I inhaled water, will something happen to me, should i be concerned?
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Dont worry: Your lungs can absorb excess water and probably you were coughing after the inhalation. The only concern about inhaling water is in the process of drowning which seems unlikely since you have asked the question.
Answered 8/1/2020
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