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I gargled with salt water and a little bit of it accidentally went down the wrong pipe and could be in my lungs. can i dry drown? i'm panicking now..
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Aspiration: Mechanical aspiration or choking is very common and a good cough reflex is usually all that is needed. Sometimes, due to small food particles may result in prolonged irritative cough until the foreign body gets dislodged. I would still suggest that you mention this episode with the subsequent panic attack to your treating physician.
Answered 9/6/2016
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