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Woke up choking on acid and food some went into lungs was burning i think i coughed it all up what do i need to do now i feel ok other than 2hrs sleep?
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Be seen: It is not normal to choke on stomach acid and aspirate food. Aspirating food can cause infection and other lung disease. See your doctor now for further management. All the best.
Answered 5/15/2015
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