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Does Cough Caused By Choking On Water Need Medical Attention?

when drinking water i think some water drops gone in to the lungs, from that time i am getting cough. So is this the process to push the water back or i have to visit doctor for treatment. getting cough from past 30 mins. but nothing serious or not !
posted on Thu, 13 Mar 2014
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Hello dear

Warm welcome to Healthcaremagic.com
I have evaluated your query in details .

* This is the reflux due to accidental irritation of tracheal mucosa .

* Does not need medical attention if you can breath normally .

* Deep breathing exercises , resting in semi reclining position will
recover within 30 minutes .

Wishing you fine recovery .
Feel free to ask any further queries .

Regards .
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Does Cough Caused By Choking On Water Need Medical Attention?

Hello dear Warm welcome to Healthcaremagic.com I have evaluated your query in details . * This is the reflux due to accidental irritation of tracheal mucosa . * Does not need medical attention if you can breath normally . * Deep breathing exercises , resting in semi reclining position will recover within 30 minutes . Wishing you fine recovery . Feel free to ask any further queries . Regards .