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I accidentally got soda into my wind pipe. i am not sure if it got to my lungs or not. is this bad?
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Soda in windpipe: Likely not a problem. You probably coughed after this happened and removed most of it. The small amount that might have gotten into the lungs will be absorbed by the body. However the low pH (typical for cola type products) may cause local irritation and discolored mucus for several days. Unless you are short of breath or develop a fever and cough you should be fine. Good luck.
Answered 10/2/2016
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Should be OK: Actually this is normal- all healthy people "aspirate". The cough that occurs naturally will clear most liquids and solids. The lungs have further mechanisms to trap and break down anything inadvertently left behind. The elderly or people with other weakness (ALS) may be too weak to accomplish step 1. You should be fine. Stay healthy!
Answered 10/8/2015
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