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How do i tell if i have water in my lungs temp is 99.0 i choked on water a few times this week i'm not coughing at all?
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Aspiration: Aspiration pneumonia can occur after inhaling liquids. Symptoms would include persistent cough, shortness of breath, chest pain, wheezing, abnormal sputum, etc. Presence of these symptoms should prompt a visit to a doctor for evaluation.
Answered 10/31/2014
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