U.S. doctors online nowAsk doctors free
ZA
A 36-year-old male 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
Dr. James Ferguson
Dr. James Fergusonanswered
Pediatrics 48 years experience
No: This is a relatively common issue & it does not trigger such issues. Infants that age have a well developed defensive process to protect the lungs.
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
Learn how we can help
106 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
Thank

Related questions

A female asked:
My granddaughter has her first cold. She is almost 5 months old. She has some sinus drainage (clear) not a lot is making it to her nose, she has a cough but no rattle when breathing, no fever. I have watered her bottle down, done back percussions, have sa
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
A 33-year-old male asked:
A four year old with runny nose, high temp that is sporactic, bottom of throat hurts to talk or swallow. Deep cough.Raspy sounds breathing chest clear?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor 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 24-year-old male asked:
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
A 37-year-old male asked:
If a 1 month old baby turns his head in the bath and his face is submerged for just a moment, and then he coughs once and spits out a little water - is this dangerous or an emergency? Even if he seems fine and has no symptoms after?
3 doctor answers • 5 doctors weighed in
Last updated Jan 27, 2020

Found in:

Infant

People also 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
My son was having a bath and got water up his nose then gasped and then cried and now It is bedtime and I am so worried can he get delayed drowning? What do I do? Thanks Worried mom?
2 doctor answers • 6 doctors weighed in
Have anxiety. was told am ok by doc. but i have panic attack now. Have difficulty breathing through nose especially when i lie. i also fear dry drown?
1 doctor answer • 4 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
What could be the cause of a constant fluid flow for about three weeks from the nose of a 48 year old woman and difficulty breathing be? feel like she is drowning when sleeping. Has it anything to do with rhinorrhea or something else.
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
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 $15/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.

Get the Free App for Members

Get the Free App for Doctors

HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
TermsPrivacyCookiesDMCA
Copyright 2023 HealthTap, Inc.