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I inhaled a small bite of cheese, will that hurt me? i keep coughing, but now i cant tell if i cant breathe or if im having a panic attack. scared??
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Coughing is normal: Coughing is a normal reaction to inhaling a substance, such as a piece of food. This allows you to clear your throat and windpipe. As long as you can breathe and talk, you will be fine. You are most likely experiencing an anxiety reaction to the incident.
Answered 11/24/2015
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