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A member asked:
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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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.
Answered 7/23/2015
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