OH

A 22-year-old female asked:

Swallowed lots of water and through nose at water park. couldnt breath for second after first time, had to cough. concerns about dry drowning later?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

Dr. James Fergusonanswered

Pediatrics 48 years experience

I wouldn't: Your epiglottis worked as it was designed to block the airway from having water run in. It then relaxed.

Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.

Learn how we can help

319 viewsAnswered >2 years ago

Related questions

A 31-year-old female asked:

11y/o son swallowed water at pool and had headache, now dull, about 5 hrs. Just started coughing, worried about secondary drowning?

1 doctor answer • 3 doctors weighed in

A 33-year-old male asked about a female:

Daughter fell forward in Bath. May have swallowed a little water. Worried about secondary drowning. No coughing or fever since. ?

3 doctor answers • 7 doctors weighed in

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

1 doctor answer • 5 doctors weighed in

A 38-year-old female asked:

My daughter 4 years of age swallowed alot of water. What to look out for for dry drowning? I have heard about it.

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 55-year-old male asked:

Can post nasal drip make it feel like I have something lodged in my throat I can breath and swallow water I ate but felt like it was hard to go down?

1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

Last updated Jun 12, 2018

Found in:

Cough›Drowning

People also asked

My 5 month old baby was having a bath and his head dipped into the water. He swallowed water and it came out his nose. It was only for the briefest of moments. He doesnt seem to have any difficulty breathing or coughing. Dry drowning ?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

Can you dry drown from getting swallowing water down the wrong way, even if you supposedly cough it back up?

1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

My one year old took in some water in the bath and he was chocking. What r the chances of dry drowning. He was having a hard time catching his breath?

2 doctor answers • 6 doctors weighed in

My child is 4 & learning to swim. He swallowed a gulp of pool water about four times in an hour, he coughed and cont playing. How would I know if he inhaled the water too? Do I need to worry? I read about 2nd drowning or pneumonia. Hes acting fine?

1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

3 yo was drinking water and spitting some out as a water play, he coughed & some water went up his nose. He coughed once and is not coughing anymore but he was already having a cold so his nose seems blocked. Is it a risk for dry /secondary drowning?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

Related topics

Connect with a U.S. board-certified doctor by text or video anytime, anywhere.

Talk to a doctor now

24/7 visits - just $44!

50% off with $19/month membership

Disclaimer:

Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.