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A member asked:

I have anxiety. doc said i was fine. but i have the feeling that water went the wrong path. will i dry drown. doc said i would cough! details needed?

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Anxiety disorder: You will not "dry drown". Please consult your mental health provider for more aggressive management of your anxiety disorder before it becomes crippling.

Dr Italia agreed

Answered 9/29/2016

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