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Should i be worried if i was recently rescued from drowning in the sea at a beach i passed out as we got to the sand now have breathing difficulties??
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I would not worry.: If you inhaled sea water, which is an irritant to the lining of the lungs and causes swelling of that lining, I would expect you to have breathing difficulties for a while. You should get better over time.
Answered 5/31/2016
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