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A 42-year-old male asked:

Had some water go down the wrong pipe on thursday. coughed a lot. since then on and off when i breathe in it feels cold. no shortness of breath. i have gerd?

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Dr. Amrita Dosanjhanswered

Pediatric Allergy and Asthma 38 years experience

The choking episode may have irritated the lining of the esophagus or airway. Within one week there should be improvement. Watch for shortness of breath, prolonged cough and fever. A COViD 19 vaccine is recommended.

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