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A member asked:
Choked on spit while running. i think it went into my lungs because i coughed and lungs hurt after. what should i do?
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Coughing is a reflex that clears such matter from the lungs so that infection does not occur. If you develop signs of infection like fever, shortness of breath, feeling unwell, etc. then call your doctor. Chances are you will not develop any of these symptoms because you coughed the saliva out of the lungs and swallowed it as the reflex is meant to do. Good luck!
Answered 3/12/2023
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