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Choked last night on water now wondering if got in lungs and this morning woke up with slight chest pain in middle of chest only and still hurts now?

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Dr. Walter Husar answered

Really, no need to: worry. The pain you are feeling is from coughing and clearing your throat. Swallowing a small amount of water into your lung really does not matter much in a healthy young man.

Answered 6/10/2018

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A member asked:

Choked last night on water now wondering if got in lungs and this morning woke up with slight chest pain in middle of chest only and still hurts now?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Walter Husar answered

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