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I think i accidentally swallowed a bit of water down the wrong pipe while drinking but am not sure, what should i do and look out for, is it serious?
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Not serious: Inhaling a small amount of water is not serious. If there was anything to worry about you would know it immediately by the trouble breathing that it would cause.
Answered 9/2/2014
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