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I accidentally got water to go down the wrong pipe. i wasn't able to cough it out on time. will i be fine?

Q: i accidentally got water to go down the wrong pipe. i wasn't able to cough it out on time. will i be fine?

: Yes, relatively common. May be followed by a good cough spell that will eventually clean the airways. Much more problematic with solid substances that may get lodged.

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Yes, relatively common. May be followed by a good cough spell that will eventually clean the airways. Much more problematic with solid substances that may get lodged.

Answered 7/3/2021

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A member asked:

I accidentally got water to go down the wrong pipe. i wasn't able to cough it out on time. will i be fine?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

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