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Is it okay if im breathing through my mouth as im brushing my teeth ? i kinda felt like the cool minty went into my lungs a lot. stupid question but curious ?

Q: is it okay if im breathing through my mouth as im brushing my teeth ? i kinda felt like the cool minty went into my lungs a lot. stupid question but curious ?

: It is unlikely that any water got into your lungs. You would have had an episode of coughing if any water had gotten in your voice box or beyond. No foul, no harm. Wish you good health!

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Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

It is unlikely that any water got into your lungs. You would have had an episode of coughing if any water had gotten in your voice box or beyond. No foul, no harm. Wish you good health!

Dr Davantzis agreed

Answered 10/1/2022

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A member asked:

Is it okay if im breathing through my mouth as im brushing my teeth ? i kinda felt like the cool minty went into my lungs a lot. stupid question but curious ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

Dr Davantzis agreed

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