Is Pain In The Chest Long After Choking On Water A Concern?
Question: i was drinking water and laughing and water went down the wrong pipe and i started to choke and couldn't breath for maybe 15-20 seconds i felt like i was going to die after that my back was hurting when i slouched ut not standing up straight and now 24 hours later i have slight pain in my chest and upper back not sure if im just freaking out or i is something serious
Brief Answer:
X-ray chest.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I would suggest you to go for X-ray of chest to see if there is any congestion or infection developing in chest. If chest X-ray is normal take any anti inflammatory like ibuprofen for 2 days as the inflammation of trachea would settle down pain will go away. Only essential thing is to rule out congestion in wind pipe and for that X-ray is to be done.
Thanks!
Regards
X-ray chest.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I would suggest you to go for X-ray of chest to see if there is any congestion or infection developing in chest. If chest X-ray is normal take any anti inflammatory like ibuprofen for 2 days as the inflammation of trachea would settle down pain will go away. Only essential thing is to rule out congestion in wind pipe and for that X-ray is to be done.
Thanks!
Regards
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