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How Long Does Coughing Last After Drinking Water Down The Wrong Tube?
While trying to take a sip of water, some water ended up "going down the wrong tube". I read about dry drowning before and am worried. How long does coughing last after drinking water down the wrong tube? I feel the need to clear my throat constantly and want to cough and it's already about an hour later.
Mon, 10 Mar 2014
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There is no definite time and it cannot be predicted because it depends on your lung condition and how much of water went down the 'wrong pipe" , however generally it should disappear/subside within an hour, and itf it is not, you should get yourself examined as there is a chance that you may develop a chest/lung infection.
Thanks
There is no definite time and it cannot be predicted because it depends on your lung condition and how much of water went down the 'wrong pipe" , however generally it should disappear/subside within an hour, and itf it is not, you should get yourself examined as there is a chance that you may develop a chest/lung infection.
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