Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
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
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.
Answered 1/22/2017
3.7k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
Can you dry drown from getting swallowing water down the wrong way, even if you supposedly cough it back up?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
I can't stop drinking water as i still feel dehydrated straight after, please help? What could be wrong?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Mucus in my throat can't seem to get rid of the mucus in my throat. Swallowing and coughing them won't take care of the problem. I enjoy drinking ice cold water. Could this be the problem.
5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
Having really dry mouth I have to excessively chew food to swallow & sometimes have to drink it down with water. My tongue sticks to roof of mouth?
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
People also searched for:
I have post nasal drip.I started to google and started getting worried about food getting into my lungs when I swallow. currently, Everytime I drink water I have to cough. my body doesn't aspirate I just do it to feel better.any tips to stop coughing?
When i take a drink of water or swallow saliva, i begin coughing like it went down the wrong way and then i pass out. Happens often, am concerned.
I was drinking dulcosoft (Macrogol 4000) mixed with water to soften my stool when it went down the wrong pipe and I started choking and coughing. Can something bad happen from getting a swallow of polyethylene glycol down the wrong pipe?
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?
I'm 19 & I was eating caption crunch and swallowed one of the pieces wrong. It didn't make me cough but went down slow. I drunk water. Should I worry?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
