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A 29-year-old female asked:

Is it possible for secondary drowning to occur after inhaling water while on the shower? i definitely inhaled some through my nose and i am worried

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Dr. Hasan Khondkeranswered

Internal Medicine 15 years experience

Unlikely : unless u inhaled a huge amount ..usually only happens in the ocean

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