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Coughed in a pool yesterday. dry drowning scare or secondary, i have back pain
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Mgt: A small amount of water aspirated should not cause a problem, if you are otherwise healthy. If the cough is resolved and you are breathing normally, it should be fine. If you have breathing difficulties, fever or prolonged cough I would suggest an appointment with your pediatrician.
Answered 8/7/2016
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