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Experiencing Choking & Cough After Inhaling Balsamic Vinegar

i choked bad today on some balsamic vinegar that i couldnt breath for about 20 seconds ...scarey...after i had intense pins and needles followed by painful muscles and joints in my upper torso....later tonight i cough hard and the tingles and pain came back ...its a little scary
Thu, 26 May 2016
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Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
In my opinion, we should rule out bronchitis (inflammation of airways) in your case.
Any form of smoke or fume when inhaled, it causes irritation and inflammation of airways.
They cause bronchospasm and this will cause chest pain, coughing and breathlessness (in severe case).
So consult pulmonologist and get done clinical examination of respiratory system and PFT (pulmonary function test).
PFT will not only diagnose bronchitis but it will also tell you about severity of the disease and treatment is based on severity only.
You may need inhaled bronchodilator and inhaled corticosteroids.
Don't worry, you will be alright with appropriate treatment.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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Experiencing Choking & Cough After Inhaling Balsamic Vinegar

Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. In my opinion, we should rule out bronchitis (inflammation of airways) in your case. Any form of smoke or fume when inhaled, it causes irritation and inflammation of airways. They cause bronchospasm and this will cause chest pain, coughing and breathlessness (in severe case). So consult pulmonologist and get done clinical examination of respiratory system and PFT (pulmonary function test). PFT will not only diagnose bronchitis but it will also tell you about severity of the disease and treatment is based on severity only. You may need inhaled bronchodilator and inhaled corticosteroids. Don t worry, you will be alright with appropriate treatment. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.