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I chocked on a gulp of water to the point that i couldn't breathe!! i'm couching now, should i be concerned of water getting in my lung?
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No: water is pretty harmless and the lung will absorb a good deal without injury....you can expect more coughing due to the irritation .... hope this is helpful! Dr Z
Answered 11/27/2017
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