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I was drinking dulcosoft (macrogol 4000) mixed with water to soften my stool when it went down the wrong pipe and i started choking and coughing. can something bad happen from getting a swallow of polyethylene glycol down the wrong pipe?

Q: i was drinking dulcosoft (macrogol 4000) mixed with water to soften my stool when it went down the wrong pipe and i started choking and coughing. can something bad happen from getting a swallow of polyethylene glycol down the wrong pipe?

: Most of the time, when you cough, you clear most of what went “down the wrong pipe”. If you experience shortness of breath, fever or continued cough, then see your doctor for evaluation. If you are feeling fine, then you likely cleared it. Best of luck to you!

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Dr. Sue Ferranti answered

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Most of the time, when you cough, you clear most of what went “down the wrong pipe”. If you experience shortness of breath, fever or continued cough, then see your doctor for evaluation. If you are feeling fine, then you likely cleared it. Best of luck to you!

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Answered 9/20/2021

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A member asked:

I was drinking dulcosoft (macrogol 4000) mixed with water to soften my stool when it went down the wrong pipe and i started choking and coughing. can something bad happen from getting a swallow of polyethylene glycol down the wrong pipe?

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Dr. Sue Ferranti answered

Dr Singh and 2 doctors agreed

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