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A member asked:

My son was drinking pop today and started choking. hes 4. no need to worry about dry drowning correct?

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Dr. Al Hegab answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

No: You mean worry about aspiration, if he coughed it up and now breathing fine, no need to worry, if otherwise, having severe cough, changed colors, difficult breathing, please take him to ER or call EMS, wish you both wellness

Answered 1/13/2016

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