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If i swallowed water down the wrong pipe while drinking water, the water would have been coughed straight away right?

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Dr. Phillip Goebel answered

Yes: A small amount of water is usually cleared with the first bout of coughing. If a large amount of water went into your trachea you would have prolonged coughing and difficulty breathing.

Dr Roman agreed

Answered 1/22/2017

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A member asked:

If i swallowed water down the wrong pipe while drinking water, the water would have been coughed straight away right?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Phillip Goebel answered

Dr Roman agreed

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