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When i was drinking a glass of water, it went down the "wrong pipe " now i'm paranoid about dry drowning. can this happen?
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You're ok: If you are no longer coughing, you are fine. This is a common occurrence. Many people have this happen to them and they're just fine.
Answered 3/5/2018
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APPARENTLY: Reflexes wouldnt let you drown yourself. I suspect this is not the first thing you've been phobic about. You reallly might consider counseling.
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Drowning?: Very unlikely unless u r comatosed and lost all your reflexes. Relax.
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