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Son, 5y, was swimming in lake mi today & swallow/choke on water due to lg waves. late afternoon, he became cold & was coughing but stopped now. worry?
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Probably not: Just keep an eye on him and if the cough worsens or he develops a fever you should take him to his doctor.
Answered 7/23/2014
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