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My son was in the bath and swallowed a bunch of water when he slipped he is still coughing quite a bit just wondering if i should be concerned ?
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Probably ok: Most of us have inadvertently aspired some liquid into our trachea at one time. The effect may linger for a few hours. If the cough is getting worse or lasts more than 6 hours, you should bring him to the doctor. However I trust his cough would have subsided by now if it was just water.
Answered 6/24/2019
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Er: Recommend you take the child to the emergency room to get it in in person Physician evaluation immediately
Answered 6/16/2019
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