A member asked:

Black sea wave hit me several times so i accidentally swallowed a little sea water. what is the worst that can happen to me? what kind of infections could i get? when should i worry

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Sea water ingestion: Black Sea water is fairly unique because it has a positive freshwater balance. Although sea/ocean water has increased salinity - ingesting small amounts is usually not harmful to the human body. If you aspirate water into your lungs- that might be a different matter.

Answered 8/24/2020

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