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I feel like i inhaled a bit of water about 1 hour ago.my friend made me laugh & i breathed through my nose while sipping water. should i worry? lungs?
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No risk, no worry: This happens all the time; everyone inhales water or other fluids from time to time. It isn't harmful, especially in otherwise healthy people. Don't worry about it!
Answered 3/14/2018
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