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2 weeks ago 12 year old choked on pool water. 2 days later developed cough with a lot of mucous. cough is still same after 2 weeks very productive. is this symptom of dry drowning?

Q: 2 weeks ago 12 year old choked on pool water. 2 days later developed cough with a lot of mucous. cough is still same after 2 weeks very productive. is this symptom of dry drowning?

: No. A mild reactive bronchitis likely, but not a drowning.

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Dr. James Ferguson answered

No. A mild reactive bronchitis likely, but not a drowning.

Answered 8/9/2023

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A member asked:

2 weeks ago 12 year old choked on pool water. 2 days later developed cough with a lot of mucous. cough is still same after 2 weeks very productive. is this symptom of dry drowning?

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