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6 month old choked/gagged on water from sippy cup, coughed once or twice, any reason to worry about secondary drowning because of this?
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For the most part: The initial cough reflex should remove any water in the system. I would not be worried. But, definitely take the time to check on the patient during the night just to make sure that they are breathing well.
Answered 10/1/2016
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Not At All: No reason to worry as long as He/She is brething normally and is acting normal otherwise
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