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It possible to get an air embolism from douching using the shower head? i did it earlier, and now getting paranoid (anxiety), have had wind since.
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Depends on force: of douching, but air embolism is not likely if you did not use excessive pressure. Air embolism in small volumes is also not usually serious.
Answered 4/1/2018
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