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What is secondary drowning?

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Dr. Marianna Post answered

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Water in the lungs: If person had a near drowning accident after which he/she appears ok that person still can die 1-48 hrs later if enough water entered the lungs to significantly impear oxygen exchange, they can die from hypoxemia and that will be secondary drowning.

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Answered 1/12/2015

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