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Water went down the wrong pipe in the shower, i started coughing and threw up a iittle. should i be worried?
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Breathing ok now?: If you are breathing ok now, I don't think this should be problematic.
Answered 10/21/2015
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If you: aspirated a small amount of water and had a spontaneous cough reflex you are probably OK.
Answered 10/21/2015
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