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I am having coughing fits from mis swallowing liquid hydrocodone. it didn't go down the wrong pipe but rather a hard swallow like a gulp. ?

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Dr. Robert Fietsam answered

Specializes in Surgery - Thoracic

Really?: I'm certain some fluid may have gotten into your respiratory system. Esophageal actions do not directly stimulate the cough reflux

Answered 4/8/2019

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A member asked:

I am having coughing fits from mis swallowing liquid hydrocodone. it didn't go down the wrong pipe but rather a hard swallow like a gulp. ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Robert Fietsam answered

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