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Can you tell me if drunk, unconscious, alcohol poisoning, laying flat on your back and vomit, can you die/ drown lungs?
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Yes: You can aspirate in that manner and possibly die from it.
Answered 5/4/2014
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Yes: Even a small aspiration can be lethal. Some toxic chemicals, or a solid item may cause severe tracheitis, pneumonia or obstruction. Hypoxia- low oxygen then will lead to brain or total death in some. Gastric contents, booze and acids can do the deed!
Answered 5/4/2014
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