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I think i inhaled a small amount of snot that was in my mouth i only coughed for like 4-5 seconds should i be worried about pneuminia? i'm 20
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No need to worry. : If you just inhaled some snot and then coughed it out immediately, not to worry. Your airways in the lungs ( bronchi) are equipped to self-clean most of the "inhaled"stuff. So if you are otherwise healthy, you'll be fine. If you continue to cough , have " dirty" phlegm, fever, painful to breath etc, then you'd need to see your local doctor and get an X-ray of your chest.
Answered 10/15/2017
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